The Winston-Salem Dash are into the seventh with a lead, there are 5,500 people in the seats at Truist Stadium, and fireworks are going up the second the final out is recorded — which is exactly the moment every rideshare in downtown Winston-Salem becomes unavailable at surge pricing. Getting here was the other problem: a Thirsty Thursday or a Friday fireworks game means the on-site lots go fast, the free off-site lots (Lots A–E) are first-come, first-served, and the free Downtown Dash Shuttle runs on its own timetable, not yours. One charter bus or party bus to Truist Stadium solves all of that at once.
Your group loads from one address, rides over together, drops at the curb on Brookstown Ave before first pitch, and the bus is staged nearby when 5,500 fans pour back out after the postgame show. This guide covers exactly how that works — where the bus drops, what surrounds it on the street, what parking actually costs if you decide to drive, and the timing details every group planner needs for a Dash game night or stadium concert at 926 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. For the full picture on Winston-Salem sporting event group transportation, see the Winston-Salem sporting event transportation page.
Why Rent a Bus to Truist Stadium for a Dash Game or Concert?
On a Tuesday night with a light crowd, driving yourself to Truist Stadium is manageable. On-site parking is $10 per car (cashless only — PayByPhone app or kiosk at the lot), the surface lots adjacent to the stadium are usually open, and the surrounding streets don't back up badly. That is not the game-night picture on any Friday fireworks show, any Thirsty Thursday, or the July 4 game with the pregame flyover.
Those nights, the on-site lots fill well before first pitch, the free Lots A–E go on a first-come, first-served basis with no guarantees, and the Downtown Dash Shuttle — free on Thursday through Saturday from the Center City Garage on Fourth Street — stops at five points in the downtown core and runs when it runs, not when your group is ready.
A Winston-Salem charter bus or party bus rental removes every one of those variables. Your group boards at one address — a hotel on West Fourth Street, an office park in the suburbs, wherever you're actually starting — and rides to the stadium together. The bus drops everyone at the curb on Brookstown Ave, nobody buys a parking pass, nobody downloads an app, nobody splits into two cars to "meet at the gate."
After the game — and after the fireworks, since those don't wrap until well past the final out — the bus is already staged nearby and there when you walk out. That is the whole reason a Winston-Salem party bus rental makes sense for a Dash game: not the amenities, though those are there too. The reason is that you skip every logistical problem from parking to postgame surge pricing in one decision.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Truist Stadium
The stadium's listed street address — 926 Brookstown Ave — is also the natural approach for a bus drop-off. Brookstown Ave runs along the south side of the stadium complex and connects cleanly to the downtown street grid, so a charter bus coming from West Fourth Street or arriving via US 421 off Cherry Street will pull along Brookstown Ave for passenger unloading before looping around to stage in a surface lot nearby. Groups doing a straight shot from a downtown hotel are typically at the curb in under 10 minutes.
From the drop point on Brookstown Ave, your group walks to the main gate in right-center field, accessed through the Broad Street entrance — that is where the box office sits, just outside the entrance plaza, and it is the gate for general admission and reserved seating. Groups with Flow Club, suite, or Party Deck tickets use the left field gate off Peters Creek Parkway on the northwest side of the stadium. Most fan groups and corporate outings head for the Broad Street main gate.
The walk from Brookstown Ave to the entrance plaza is short. Bus staging during the game varies by event and vehicle size — the Dash group outings team coordinates this in advance, and reaching them at (336) 714-2287 before your date locks in exactly where your bus waits and whether a permit is needed. Make that call at least a week out, not the day of the game.
Bus drop-off at Truist Stadium is on Brookstown Ave, the stadium's listed street address. Your group unloads curbside and walks to the Broad Street main gate entrance — while the bus stages nearby instead of hunting a paid lot. Bus parking logistics vary by event; confirm with the Dash group outings team before your date.
ADA groups have a separate arrangement built into the stadium's own logistics: there are 16 reserved handicap parking spots at either the main gate (Broad Street entrance) or the Flow Club entrance (Peters Creek Parkway), both at the $10 lot rate, first-come first-served. A Dash golf cart is also available to transport guests directly to the main entrance from the parking area. If your group includes anyone who needs mobility assistance, note it in your quote request through Partybuswinstonsalem.com — the support team can confirm you have the right vehicle and ensure the stadium is looped in before game day.
Parking at Truist Stadium: What Every Group Needs to Know
There are four tiers of parking at and around Truist Stadium, and each one comes with a trade-off that matters more on a sold-out Friday than it does on a quiet Tuesday. Here is what every group planner needs to understand before committing to a parking plan.
On-site parking — $10 per car, cashless only. The lots adjacent to the stadium entrance are $10 per vehicle, paid through the PayByPhone app or the on-site kiosk. No cash is accepted anywhere at Truist Stadium — parking, concessions, or merchandise.
On weekday games with light attendance, these lots work fine. On Thirsty Thursdays, Friday fireworks nights, and Saturday games with big crowds, they fill well before first pitch. Arriving 45–60 minutes early gives you a real shot at on-site parking; arriving 20 minutes out on a busy night does not.
Valet — $25 per car, select nights, first-come first-served. Available on certain home games. Not guaranteed, and not a group solution.
Free off-site lots (Lots A–E) — complimentary in 2026, first-come first-served. The Dash operate several free off-site lots scattered through the area for the 2026 season. These are the budget option and they work well if your group arrives early.
Because they are spread out and first-come first-served, they are difficult to coordinate for groups arriving from multiple directions. The Dash's official gameday guide from Visit Winston-Salem recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before first pitch to secure a spot.
Downtown Dash Shuttle — free, Thursday through Saturday evenings. The Dash partner with the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership to run a free shuttle on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday home games. Free parking is available at the Center City Garage on Fourth Street on those nights, and street parking throughout downtown Winston-Salem is free after 6 p.m.
The shuttle makes stops at five points in the downtown core, loops to the stadium, and runs back after the game. It is a genuinely good option for individual fans and couples. For groups of 15 or 20 trying to stay together, the shuttle runs on its own timing rather than yours, and there is no guarantee everyone catches the same run.
One Winston-Salem charter bus rental bypasses all four tiers. No parking pass, no app, no shuttle timing to catch. Partybuswinstonsalem.com shows pricing for your group size and date in under 30 seconds online or over the phone at 336-663-0635. That is the whole comparison.
Getting to Truist Stadium from the Fourth Street Corridor and Beyond
Groups staying or starting from downtown Winston-Salem's Fourth Street hotel strip — where the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel sits inside the historic R.J. Reynolds Building at 51 East Fourth Street — are about 1.2 miles from Truist Stadium. In a car or bus it is a five-minute ride that can stretch to 10–15 minutes when pre-game traffic stacks up on Peters Creek Parkway or in the surface lot approach on Brookstown Ave. A party bus picking up at a Fourth Street hotel and running to the stadium fits comfortably inside a 30-minute window, which means a 5:45 pickup puts you on Brookstown Ave before a 6:30 first pitch, with time to grab a spot at the Wicked Weed Outfield Bar or the Foothills Flight Deck inside before the national anthem.
For groups coming in from outside downtown — from High Point, from Greensboro, from the Triad suburbs along US 421 — the standard approach into the stadium is off US 421 West. Take the Cherry Street Exit (233B), turn right onto Cherry Street, left onto First Street, left onto Green Street, then right into the stadium entrance. GPS navigation to 951 Ballpark Way routes you correctly in most mapping apps.
Groups coming from the west on Peters Creek Parkway reach the Flow Club and left field gate entrance directly off that road on the stadium's northwest side. On busy game nights, the final approach on Green Street and the stadium entrance can back up — budget a buffer of 15–20 minutes on any Friday or Saturday game if you are coming in from the highway.
What Size Bus or Party Bus Does Your Truist Stadium Group Need?
Truist Stadium draws group outings all season long — corporate game nights, school field trips, birthday celebrations, fan groups that want to make a Thursday night into an event. The right vehicle for your group comes down to your headcount and how much of the pregame energy you want to build on the ride over. Here is how the full vehicle lineup matches up to the most common Winston-Salem Dash runs.
For smaller outings — a team of 10, a work group of 12, a birthday group — a Sprinter van or 14-passenger Sprinter limo keeps everyone in one vehicle without the overhead of a full-size bus. The Sprinter limo adds premium leather and tinted windows, which works well for a corporate outing or a themed game night where the group wants a more elevated feel. Mid-size groups of 15 to 35 people are the natural fit for a minibus rental in Winston-Salem — climate-controlled comfort, plush reclining seats, and the maneuverability to navigate downtown streets and pull up cleanly on Brookstown Ave without needing a commercial lot.
Fan groups who want the pregame energy going from the moment they load — LED lighting, a sound system cranked up for the ride over — will find a 25-passenger party bus or a 40-passenger party bus the right fit for keeping the group loud from pickup to first pitch. For large outings — a company-wide game night, a church group, a class reunion — a 56-passenger charter bus handles the full group in one shot, with deep undercarriage bays for gear and an onboard restroom for groups coming in from Greensboro, High Point, or further out.
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Small groups, corporate outings, theme-night VIP groups | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted windows |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Mid-size fan groups, school trips, company parties | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, overhead storage |
| Party bus — 15 to 50 passengers | 15–50 | Fan groups wanting pregame energy on the ride over | Color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, perimeter seating |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large outings, out-of-town groups, company-wide game nights | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays |
Truist Stadium Party Bus and Charter Bus Rental Prices
Partybuswinstonsalem.com shows pricing in under 30 seconds — you see your options before you commit to anything. The actual quote depends on your group size, how many hours you need the vehicle, and the date. To give you an idea: a minibus rental for a Winston-Salem Dash game typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekend evenings; a 25-passenger party bus for the same trip runs roughly $275–$375 per hour on weekend nights.
Those numbers move with demand — a regular Tuesday game in May prices differently than a July 4 fireworks night when every vehicle in the Triad is booked. For a group of 22 splitting a party bus 22 ways, a 4-hour rental in that range works out to roughly $50–$70 per person. That is the per-head math that usually closes the conversation about whether a bus makes more sense than coordinating four cars with $10 parking passes and a rideshare scramble on the way home.
Pricing for your specific date and headcount is a 30-second quote away — use the online tool anytime or call 336-663-0635. The Winston-Salem party bus prices page has a fuller breakdown of planning ranges by vehicle type.
A Game-Night Example
To give you an idea: a 22-person work group books a 25-passenger party bus for a Thirsty Thursday Dash game. Pickup at 5:30 p.m. from the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel on East Fourth Street, at Brookstown Ave by 5:50 p.m. — 40 minutes before the 6:30 first pitch. The group settles in at the Wicked Weed Outfield Bar, watches the game, and the bus loops back for a 9:30 p.m. pickup at the same spot.
A 4-hour rental for that vehicle might come to roughly $1,100–$1,500 total. Split 22 ways, that is under $70 per person with door-to-door logistics and the postgame pickup already sorted — before the rideshare surge even kicks in.
2026 Dash Season at Truist Stadium: When to Go and When to Book Early
The 2026 Winston-Salem Dash season opened April 7 and runs through early September — 66 home games in all, with a promotional calendar that gives every night of the week its own identity. Fireworks go up after every Friday and Saturday home game, all season long (Zambelli Fireworks, if you know the name). Those nights are consistently the busiest at the stadium, and they are the dates where the on-site lots fill earliest and the Downtown Dash Shuttle runs at capacity back downtown after the show.
For Friday fireworks nights and summer Saturday games, book your Winston-Salem party bus rental as soon as your date is confirmed — vehicle availability in the Triad for those peak summer evenings gets thin once groups start planning.
The rest of the calendar worth knowing before you pick a game: Thirsty Thursdays bring $2 draft specials and Pups in the Park dog-friendly access; Dollar Dog Tuesdays run $1 hot dogs all game long; Kids Eat Free Wednesdays pull families in hard. The themed game nights spread through the season — Star Wars Night on May 3, K-Pop Night on June 6, Harry Potter Night on August 29 — draw crowds well above a normal Tuesday. The July 4 home game is the single biggest night on the Dash calendar: pregame flyover, largest fireworks show in Winston-Salem, and a packed house.
For July 4 and the big holiday weekend games, book the bus months out, not weeks.
The Dash also run Signature Community Nights through the season — free public events at Truist Stadium on off-game evenings, including movie nights with fireworks like the Captain America Night on June 27. Those events bring fans who are not the typical game-night crowd, which means the parking situation can surprise first-timers even on a Wednesday. A bus handles those nights the same way it handles any other game: drop-off on Brookstown Ave, staged nearby, pickup when the movie and fireworks wrap.
Tips for First-Timers at Truist Stadium
Only clear bags allowed. Truist Stadium enforces a clear bag policy for all events. Bags must be clear plastic and no larger than 12" x 6" x 13", or a one-gallon resealable zip-loc.
Small clutches or purses no larger than 6.5" x 4.5" are permitted and subject to search at the gate. No backpacks, fanny packs, or opaque bags of any size. If your group is coming straight from the office or a restaurant on Fourth Street, plan the bag situation before you leave — the gate check is real and the staff will turn away bags that don't comply.
The entire venue is cashless. Every transaction at Truist Stadium — parking, concessions, merchandise — requires a card or mobile payment. No cash exceptions anywhere on the property.
For a group on a bus, this is a non-issue for parking since you're not buying a parking pass at all. For concessions, make sure everyone in the group knows before they arrive.
Doors open early — use that time. Truist Stadium typically opens 60–90 minutes before first pitch on most home games. The Wicked Weed Outfield Bar and the Foothills Flight Deck fill up as the game gets close, so groups that arrive early get their pick of sightlines.
For a bus group, that means building the pickup 90 minutes before first pitch into your quote request — the extra hours add to the total, but pregame time at the stadium is part of the experience.
Call the Dash before game day if your vehicle is a full-size bus. Bus placement at Truist Stadium varies by event, and the right contact is the Dash group outings team at (336) 714-2287. Confirm where the bus stages during the game and whether any permits or pre-authorization are needed for your vehicle size.
This is a quick call that removes all uncertainty from your game-day logistics — make it a week out, not the morning of the game. Check the official stadium information from Visit Winston-Salem before your visit for any updated access details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Bus to Truist Stadium
Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at Truist Stadium?
The stadium's listed address is 926 Brookstown Ave, and Brookstown Ave is the natural drop-off street — the bus pulls up in front of the stadium complex on the south side, your group walks to the main gate entrance in right-center field via the Broad Street approach, and the bus loops around to stage in a nearby lot during the game. Groups with Flow Club, suite, or Party Deck tickets use the left field gate on Peters Creek Parkway instead. Exact staging for full-size buses varies by event — confirm with the Dash group outings team before your date.
Where does the bus park during the game?
Bus parking at Truist Stadium is coordinated case by case and varies by event and vehicle size. There is no single published dedicated bus lot the way some larger stadiums have — which is why the call to the Dash group team in advance is important. The Dash group coordinators will tell you where your specific vehicle stages and whether any permit or pre-approval is needed for your game date.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Truist Stadium?
Party bus and charter bus prices in Winston-Salem vary based on vehicle type, total hours, and the event date. A minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekend evenings; a 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $275–$375 per hour on weekends. Use the online quote tool or call 336-663-0635 any time — pricing for your specific date and group size takes under 30 seconds.
Is there a free shuttle to Truist Stadium?
Yes — the Downtown Dash Shuttle runs for free on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday home games. Free parking is available at the Center City Garage on Fourth Street on those nights, and downtown street parking is free after 6 p.m. on most evenings. The shuttle stops at five points in the downtown area.
It is a strong option for individuals and small groups; for a group of 20 trying to stay together from pickup to postgame, a private bus is the cleaner solution.
Do I have to pay for parking if I drive to Truist Stadium?
On-site parking is $10 per car, cashless only (PayByPhone app or kiosk). Valet is $25 on select nights. The free off-site lots (Lots A–E) are available game days on a first-come, first-served basis.
Street parking downtown is free after 6 p.m. On Friday fireworks nights and Thirsty Thursdays, on-site spaces fill well before first pitch. The Dash gameday guide from Visit Winston-Salem recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before first pitch to secure a spot in the free lots.
What is the clear bag policy at Truist Stadium?
Only clear bags are permitted: no larger than 12" x 6" x 13" or a one-gallon resealable plastic bag. Small clutches no larger than 6.5" x 4.5" are also allowed, subject to search at the gate. No backpacks, fanny packs, or opaque bags.
All bags are inspected by stadium staff before entry.
How early should our group arrive at Truist Stadium?
At least 30 minutes before first pitch for a typical weeknight game; 45–60 minutes for any Friday fireworks game, Thirsty Thursday, or themed night where crowds run heavier. For the July 4 game, build in at least an hour. For a bus group, factor the arrival window into your pickup time so the bus drops everyone at Brookstown Ave before the pre-game crunch on the approach streets.
Can a bus take our group to dinner on West Fourth Street before the game?
That is exactly the kind of evening a minibus or party bus is built for. Load at the hotel, stop at a restaurant or bar on West Fourth Street, then the short hop to Truist Stadium for first pitch — all in one booking. Build the full evening into your hours when you request a quote.
Call 336-663-0635 or use the online form to put the itinerary together.
Can groups come from Greensboro or High Point on a charter bus to Truist Stadium?
Yes — Partybuswinstonsalem.com connects groups to a large network of bus companies serving Winston-Salem and the surrounding Triad area. Whether your group is originating in Greensboro, High Point, or anywhere in the surrounding region, the bus can originate from your location and make the run to Brookstown Ave for game time. See the service area page for more detail on coverage.
Also planning a group outing at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum or Bowman Gray Stadium? Those guides cover their own drop-offs.
Book Your Bus to Truist Stadium
Whether it is a 25-person corporate group for a Thirsty Thursday, a fan group of 40 rolling in from High Point for a Friday fireworks game, or a family group making the July 4 game the centerpiece of the weekend — the bus handles every logistical problem between your front door and Brookstown Ave, and back again after the postgame show. Partybuswinstonsalem.com connects groups to a large network of bus companies serving Winston-Salem, with quotes available in under 30 seconds online or over the phone, no account required, no obligation. Call 336-663-0635 or use the online form to check pricing and availability for your Dash game date. The bus is ready when you are.
