Rent a Bus to Coors Field: The Complete Coors Field Transportation Guide

Anyone who has merged onto I-225 northbound from Iliff Avenue on a Friday evening — already watching the clock with a 6:40 PM first pitch looming — knows exactly how that stretch of I-70 West between I-225 and I-25 can erase a 30-minute buffer in about ten minutes flat. And that's just the highway. Once you exit at Park Avenue West, the question of where five separate cars are going to park, what it's going to cost, and which gate to meet at starts consuming the mental energy you were saving for the actual game.

For a group out of Aurora, a charter bus or party bus to Coors Field stops being a nice-to-have somewhere around the third parking negotiation of the carpool group chat.

This guide covers how the move actually works: exactly where the bus drops your group on Blake Street or Wazee, how bus parking in official Lots A and B functions, which curbside approach handles game-day congestion better, and where to stage the bus during the LoDo bar circuit after the final out. Coors Field (2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205, phone 303-292-0200) sits at 20th and Blake Streets in Lower Downtown Denver — one of the most walkable, bar-lined ballpark neighborhoods in the country — and the transportation decisions you make before you leave Aurora determine how much of that neighborhood your group actually gets to enjoy. For Aurora groups, sporting event transportation to Coors Field is one of the most-requested runs on this site.

Here's what you need to know before you book it.

Why Aurora Groups Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Coors Field

Parking at Coors Field is not hard to locate — it's hard to justify once your group counts up every car. Lot A, the official Rockies lot adjacent to Gate A in right field, runs $19 on weekdays and $24 Friday through Sunday for advance individual car passes. For five cars, that's $95–$120 in parking alone before the first pitch, plus five people in the group who cannot have a beer because they're driving back to Aurora on I-70 afterward.

A charter bus or party bus from Aurora replaces all of that with a single vehicle and one bus parking arrangement — $30 for the whole bus in the official Rockies lots, regardless of whether it holds 20 people or 56.

There's the coordination factor, too. Five cars can leave the same Aurora address at the same time and arrive in three different parking structures on four different levels, texting each other about which gate to meet at while the game starts without them. One bus loads at a single pickup point in Aurora, drops everyone at the same Wazee Street curbside, and meets at a prearranged spot after the final out.

Coors Field does not permit tailgating in Lots A or B — no grills, no extended pre-game setups in the lots — which means the pregame energy for your group builds during the bus ride, not while standing in a parking lot. That puts McGregor Square and the LoDo bar district in a more central role for your game day, and the bus handles getting your group there and back without anyone staring at surge pricing at 10 PM.

Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Coors Field: Blake Street vs. Wazee

Two streets handle the bulk of bus and vehicle drop-off traffic around Coors Field, and they behave very differently once your group is trying to unload 25 people at 6:15 PM. Blake Street runs directly in front of the ballpark — Gate D sits right at 20th and Blake, and the main cluster of gates is accessible within a two-minute walk from the 20th–22nd Street corridor. On a quiet Tuesday game, Blake Street drop-off is clean and fast.

On a Friday Dodgers game with a sold-out crowd walking in from every direction, the pedestrian crossings between 20th and 22nd Street slow vehicle flow noticeably the closer you get to first pitch, and buses pulling over on Blake can create a small traffic event of their own.

Wazee Street, one block south of Blake, is the smarter curb for most bus groups. It runs parallel to Blake and stays measurably less congested during the 90-minute window before first pitch. A curbside stop on Wazee puts your group roughly one minute from Gate A — close enough that nobody complains about the walk, clear enough that the bus can pull in and out without waiting through a signal cycle twice.

For groups where the bus is parking in Lot A during the game, the approach from 22nd Street/Park Avenue West and Wazee is the natural entry point — it's one of the three official access points to the Coors Field parking lots.

The second lot entry — 27th and Blake Street — serves the north end of Lot A and Lot B. Groups with a full-size charter bus opting to stage in the official lots typically use this entrance if they're approaching from I-70 westbound, where the 20th Street exit feeds directly into the Park Avenue corridor. A third access point at 33rd and Blake reaches Lot B's far end. Know your approach before game day: the 27th/Blake entry gets you deeper into the lots with a slightly longer walk back to Gate A, while Wazee and 22nd is the shortest path between the curbside drop and the gate for most of your group.

Official Bus Parking at Coors Field: Lots A and B

The Colorado Rockies operate two official parking areas north of the stadium: Lot A, immediately adjacent to Gate A in right field, and Lot B, which extends toward 30th Street and includes a covered garage with 790 spaces and four EV charging stations. Together they offer more than 4,300 spaces total. Bus and RV parking is available for $30 per vehicle at two specific entry points: Park Avenue West (22nd Street) and Wazee, and 27th and Blake Street.

All lots open 2.5 hours before first pitch, giving your group plenty of runway to unload, hit McGregor Square for a pre-game round, and still clear security before the gates get packed.

A few details the official parking page does not spell out but matter for planning: all lots are credit card only — no cash lane anywhere on the property. For high-demand games — Opening Day, the Dodgers series, Cubs weekend in June — official advance passes sell out online before game day, and day-of availability becomes uncertain. Lot B does maintain some day-of availability when Lot A advance passes have sold out, but showing up to a sold-out lot situation with 40 people on a bus is avoidable.

The official Rockies parking page lists current advance-pass availability and is the right source to check before your trip.

One rule that catches first-timers: tailgating is not permitted in Coors Field's Rockies-operated lots or anywhere on the surrounding property. No grilling, no extended pre-game setup. The ballpark's own guidance effectively redirects fans to the LoDo bar district — specifically McGregor Square directly across Wazee Street — for the pre-game.

For a bus group, this is actually a better arrangement: the bus handles pickup from Aurora, drops everyone at the Wazee curb, and the pre-game happens across the street at a proper venue instead of a parking lot.

Every Option for Getting Your Aurora Group to Coors Field

This is a comparison website, so here is an honest comparison. The main options for an Aurora group heading to a Rockies game, ranked on what actually matters for group travel:

RTD's A Line is worth calling out specifically for Aurora groups near the eastern side of the city. The A Line commuter rail runs from Denver International Airport westbound through northeast Aurora to Union Station in downtown Denver, where it's a four-block walk northeast to Coors Field. Standard fare is approximately $3 each way.

For a couple of people or a small group whose members all live near an A Line stop, that's a genuinely solid option — predictable cost, no parking, and no post-game surge. For a group of 20 or more coming from across Aurora, the coordination of getting everyone to the same station, on the same train, to the same gate, through the same post-game platform crowd, erodes the simplicity fast. One bus from a single Aurora pickup handles all of that by default — and brings the group back to the same door it picked them up from.

Choosing the Right Bus Size for a Coors Field Group

Coors Field game-day groups tend to travel lighter than stadium concert groups — you're not hauling oversized gear through LoDo — but headcount still drives the vehicle choice. Partybusaurora.net connects you to a range of vehicles through a large network of bus companies serving Aurora, so your group isn't paying for 56 seats when 28 would do, or cramming 40 people into a vehicle built for 30.

The minibus deserves a specific mention for Coors Field runs because LoDo's street grid — tight lanes, loading zones, and heavy pedestrian crossings on game night — means a more maneuverable vehicle gets in and out cleaner on Blake and Wazee than a full 45-foot coach. For groups of 20–35, a minibus is often the sharper fit: climate-controlled reclining seats, enough overhead storage for bags that don't clear Coors Field's gate policy, and none of the staging complications that come with turning a longer vehicle around on Blake Street at 6:45 PM. For groups pushing 40 or more, the full charter bus is the right call — the undercarriage bays handle everything cleanly, and the onboard restroom means no scramble before gates open.

ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; note it in your quote request and the right vehicle can be arranged.

Aurora Charter Bus & Party Bus Rental Prices for Coors Field

Partybusaurora.net shows pricing in under 30 seconds — fill out the online form once and compare vehicles, availability, and rates without creating an account. What shapes the number: vehicle size, the date (a Friday Dodgers game prices differently than a Tuesday afternoon vs. Cincinnati), total hours on the clock including the Aurora pickup and any LoDo time you want to build in after the game, and mileage from your specific Aurora starting point. The Coors Field bus parking pass ($30) is separate from the rental quote — budget it on top of your bus rate.

To give you a planning baseline: a 25-passenger party bus for a weekend game runs $275–$375 per hour. A five-hour block that covers the Aurora pickup, the game, and an hour in LoDo after the final out would fall roughly in the $1,375–$1,875 range — split across 25 people, that's approximately $55–$75 per head. A 56-passenger charter bus at $200–$350 per hour on a weeknight game, across four hours, comes to $800–$1,400 total — closer to $14–$25 per person when the seats are full.

Those are planning figures, not guarantees; the real number for your specific date and Aurora pickup address comes from the form or a call to 303-214-4282. See the Aurora party bus prices page for a full range breakdown by vehicle type.

Getting from Aurora to Coors Field: Routes, Timing, and the I-70 Friday Bottleneck

From most of Aurora, the standard drive follows I-225 North to I-70 West, then I-25 and the Park Avenue West exit into downtown Denver — roughly 12–15 miles and 20–25 minutes under normal conditions. The operative phrase is "normal conditions." On a Friday evening with a 6:40 PM first pitch, the I-70 segment between I-225 and I-25 backs up from the commuter merge before your group is even on the highway.

That same 12 miles can run 50–65 minutes if you leave Aurora at 5:30 PM. The I-225 southbound construction near Yosemite Street — an ongoing capacity project converting the shoulder to a travel lane — adds occasional unpredictability to the I-225/I-70 interchange window as well.

Approximate drive times from common Aurora starting points (before game-day traffic):

Those off-peak times add 20–40 minutes on any Friday evening or Saturday afternoon game. For a Dodgers series, Cubs weekend, or Opening Day, plan for the longer window — Lot A advance passes sell out and the pre-game lot entry line can form 90 minutes before first pitch for sold-out crowds. For a bus group, the departure time from Aurora is built into the booking based on your game and the day's traffic picture.

A realistic buffer for any Friday or weekend game is leaving Aurora 90 minutes to 2 hours before first pitch; the post-game LoDo stop also serves as a natural crowd-clearing window before the bus heads back east.

LoDo After the Final Out: Post-Game Bar District Pickup Points

This is the part of a Coors Field trip that first-timers consistently underestimate — and the part where a bus earns its keep a second time. The streets directly around the ballpark congest fast after the final out. Blake Street between 20th and 22nd Street becomes pedestrian-clogged within minutes of the gates opening, and rideshare surge pricing kicks in before the crowd is even through the turnstiles.

For a group of 25 trying to coordinate four separate rideshare pickups from two different street corners in the post-game foot traffic, that scramble can add 30–45 frustrating minutes to the end of the night.

One bus, one agreed pickup point, no surge. Three post-game staging options that consistently work for Coors Field groups:

• Wazee Street near 21st–22nd Street — one block south of Blake, significantly less congested than the stadium-facing curb. Your group holds at McGregor Square (1901 Wazee St) — the Rockies' official pre- and post-game gathering spot directly across from Gate A — until the bus is ready. The 17,000-square-foot outdoor plaza has a 66-foot LED screen and multiple food and bar options. It's a natural hold point for any group that wants a drink while the post-game lot exit queue clears.
• Wynkoop Street between 18th and 19th Street — three blocks southwest of Coors Field, directly adjacent to Union Station. Vehicle access is clean here, well clear of the pedestrian crush on Blake. Groups walking south from the gate exit move through the heart of LoDo on the way.
• Market Street near 17th Street — slightly farther at four to five blocks from Gate A, but reliably clear of post-game traffic. For groups doing a longer LoDo circuit after the game, Market Street is a natural endpoint before the bus heads back to Aurora.

The LoDo bar circuit between the final out and the bus staging is genuinely worth planning. McGregor Square (1901 Wazee St) at mcgregorsquare.com is the direct-across-the-street option — Tom's Watch Bar, Call Me Pearl, and a food hall with multiple concepts all face the central plaza. Tavern on Blake Street (2301 Blake St), which reopened in spring 2026, sits one block from the gates with three bars and an outdoor patio.

LODO's at the corner of Blake and 19th has a rooftop deck with mountain and city views. Tavern Downtown on Wazee features an 11,000-square-foot rooftop with direct sightlines to the ballpark, staying active well after the stadium empties. Walking south from Gate A through that corridor is how you let the parking lot exit queue clear without watching it from inside a garage.

Coors Field Bag Policy and What Stays on the Bus

Coors Field does not run a strict clear-bag-only policy, but the size and compartment rules are firm at every gate. Here's what the gates allow:

• Soft-sided single-pocket bags up to 16" × 16" × 8" are permitted — multi-pocket bags and backpacks are not allowed at any gate.
• Clear plastic bags no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", or a standard one-gallon clear freezer bag, are always fine.
• Small clutch purses up to 6" × 9" are permitted regardless of material.
• One factory-sealed water bottle per person and insulated cups or thermoses up to 22 oz are allowed.
• Individual food portions — sandwiches, granola bars, and small fruits at or below grapefruit size — are permitted.
• Medical and diaper bags are allowed regardless of size.

Backpacks get turned away at every entrance. For a group arriving by bus, oversized bags that won't pass the gate check stay in the bus's overhead compartments or undercarriage bays during the game — no bag check, no last-minute scramble at the security line. That undercarriage storage on a full-size charter bus is one of the more overlooked advantages for game-day groups coming from Aurora with gear they want available for the LoDo after.

2026 Rockies Schedule: When to Book a Bus Early

The Rockies play 81 home games at Coors Field from April through September, and most of them are easy to find bus availability for with two to three weeks of lead time. A handful of dates operate differently:

• Opening Day — April 3 vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Always draws a sellout. The single highest-demand day of the Rockies season for Aurora bus rentals. Book six to eight weeks out or expect limited vehicle options and elevated rates.
• Dodgers series — April 17–20 and August 17–19: The NL West rivalry fills the park and backs up official lot availability faster than almost any other home series. The August dates in particular fall during Broncos preseason, when downtown Denver weekends compete across multiple venues.
• Cubs weekend — June 9–11: Chicago fans travel well and the park reflects it. Street parking around LoDo disappears by 5 PM for this series regardless of the game time.
• Cardinals series — September 4–6: Late-season baseball in Denver can be excellent. Labor Day weekend traffic on I-225 and I-70 adds an extra layer to the Aurora drive that a bus sidesteps entirely.

For those peak dates, four to six weeks of lead time is the right window if you need a specific vehicle size. For the rest of the schedule — a mid-week opponent, a Tuesday afternoon game — two weeks of lead time is typically workable. The earlier you call, the better the vehicle options across the network.

Call 303-214-4282 to check what's available for your date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Coors Field?

Two options. Blake Street between 20th and 22nd puts your group at the stadium's front face — Gate D is at 20th and Blake, and it's a short walk to Gate A. Wazee Street, one block south, stays less congested on busy game days and puts your group roughly one minute from Gate A. For groups where the bus is parking in the official lots, the 22nd Street/Park Avenue West and Wazee entry is the natural approach to Lot A's bus parking area. The 27th and Blake Street entry handles the north end of Lots A and B for groups approaching from I-70.

How much does bus parking cost at Coors Field?

Bus and RV parking in official Lots A and B costs $30 per vehicle, at both the 22nd/Wazee entry and the 27th/Blake Street entry. Individual car parking in Lot A runs $19 Monday–Thursday and $24 Friday–Sunday for advance passes; Lot B is slightly less. All lots are credit card only — no cash accepted anywhere on the property.

Check the official Rockies parking page for current advance availability before your game date.

What time do the lots open and what time do gates open?

Official Rockies lots open 2.5 hours before first pitch. Gates A and E open 2 hours before the scheduled start; Gates B, C, and D open 1.5 hours before first pitch. Gate C is the largest gate and the one the ballpark typically recommends for large groups.

For an Aurora bus group, plan to arrive at the Wazee curbside 90 minutes to 2 hours before first pitch to clear security without rushing — and use the window before gates open for McGregor Square or a Blake Street stop.

How long is the drive from Aurora to Coors Field?

Under normal conditions, 20–25 minutes from most of Aurora — I-225 North to I-70 West, then Park Avenue West into downtown Denver. On a Friday evening or any weekend game, add 20–40 minutes for the I-70 backup between I-225 and I-25. Opening Day, Dodgers series, and Cubs weekend all warrant the full extra buffer.

For a bus group, departure time from Aurora is built into the booking based on your game time and the day's traffic picture.

Where does the bus pick up after the game?

The three cleanest options for post-game pickup: Wazee Street near 21st–22nd (adjacent to McGregor Square, one block south of Blake, clear of the pedestrian crush), Wynkoop Street between 18th and 19th (three blocks southwest, next to Union Station, easy vehicle access), or Market Street near 17th (four to five blocks out, fully clear of post-game foot traffic). Agree on the exact corner before your group splits up at the gate — it prevents the post-game "where are you?" text exchange when everyone has a different idea of which block "outside Gate C" means.

How much does it cost to rent a bus from Aurora to Coors Field?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, game date, and total hours. As a planning reference: a 25-passenger party bus on a weekend game runs $275–$375 per hour; a minibus on a weeknight runs $200–$250 per hour. A five-hour block for a weekend game — Aurora pickup, the game, an hour in LoDo after — generally falls in the $1,375–$1,875 range for a 25-passenger vehicle, roughly $55–$75 per head when full.

The $30 Coors Field bus parking pass is on top of that. Fill out Partybusaurora.net's online form or call 303-214-4282 for a quote specific to your date and Aurora address — pricing comes back in under 30 seconds.

Can RTD light rail take our group from Aurora to Coors Field?

Yes, and it's worth knowing the specifics. RTD's A Line commuter rail runs from Denver International Airport through the northeastern Aurora corridor to Union Station in downtown Denver, where it's a four-block walk northeast to Coors Field. Standard fare is approximately $3 per person each way.

For small groups — a few people who all live near an A Line stop — it's a practical and predictable option. For groups of 15 or more coming from central or southern Aurora, where the drive to an A Line station is itself a 15-minute trip, a single bus from a central Aurora pickup is simpler. Check RTD's official trip planner at app.rtd-denver.com if your origin is near the rail corridor.

Are there concerts or other events at Coors Field besides Rockies games?

Yes — Coors Field hosts stadium-scale concerts on a rotating basis, typically summer through early fall, using the same Lots A and B and the same Blake/Wazee approach for drop-off. Concert events can bring full road-closure patterns to the LoDo grid depending on the show's size. The same bus planning and curbside logic from this guide applies to concert nights; the Aurora concert bus rental page covers the event-transportation angle more broadly for those dates.

Does Coors Field have ADA-accessible parking and gate access?

Yes. Accessible parking spaces are in the front section of Lot A adjacent to Gate A, starting at $18 with a valid disabled placard, with elevator and ramp access to all stadium levels. Gate A is accessible, as are all other Coors Field gates.

ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note it when you request your quote and the right vehicle can be arranged.

Book Your Coors Field Bus from Aurora Today

One bus, one pickup in Aurora, one Wazee curbside drop, one round at McGregor Square, one bus waiting on Wynkoop when the group is ready. That's the whole plan — and Partybusaurora.net makes finding the right vehicle for it fast and straightforward. Fill out the online form or call 303-214-4282 any time to compare charter bus, party bus, and minibus options through a large network of bus companies serving Aurora and the Denver metro.

No account required, no obligation, and pricing back in about 30 seconds.

Planning another downtown Denver venue on the same trip? The Ball Arena transportation guide covers drop-off and parking specifics for Nuggets and Avalanche games, and the Empower Field at Mile High guide has the Broncos-season approach details. For group runs across multiple Denver venues in a single day, multi-stop itineraries are easy to discuss when you call.

See the Aurora group transportation services page for the full picture. Call 303-214-4282 and let's get your group moving.