Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Bluffton Sports Venues & Arenas
Finding the right drop-off zones and oversized parking lots at Lowcountry and coastal Georgia stadiums makes group travel a breeze. Review our complete guide below so your fan group or team arrives stress-free!
Paulson Stadium (Home of the Georgia Southern Eagles)
Hit the road from Bluffton for an exciting college football Saturday at Allen E. Paulson Stadium! Because we aren't a single local bus company, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet has open on game day. Compare 56-passenger charter buses with undercarriage bays for all your tailgating gear!
Major Roadways to Paulson Stadium
Your driver will typically take SC-170 West to I-95 South and I-16 West, exiting onto US-301 North and Veterans Memorial Parkway to reach Lanier Drive on the south side of campus.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Paulson Stadium
Groups traveling in charter buses or minibuses can unload passengers along the designated curb on Lanier Drive near Gate 1 or outside the Bishop Field House turnaround before traffic restrictions begin. Make sure your entire group gathers at your pre-arranged gate after the fourth quarter before signaling your driver to pull up for active loading!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Paulson Stadium
Oversized vehicles cannot park in standard donor lots around the stadium without advance permits from Georgia Southern Athletics Parking & Transportation. Non-permitted fan buses and visiting charter buses are usually directed to stage and park at the Paulson Stadium overflow lots near the RAC (Recreation Activity Center) off Akins Boulevard or along designated commercial zones on Lanier Drive. If you want to tailgate right beside your party bus, be sure to purchase an RV/Bus pass well ahead of kickoff. Otherwise, your driver can wait off-site and return when you're ready!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Four hours before kickoff, campus police restrict access to Lanier Drive, Malecki Drive, and Chandler Road to permit holders only. Plan to depart Bluffton at least three hours early to beat bottlenecks on US-301 and Veterans Memorial Parkway!
Ted Wright Stadium (Home of the Savannah State Tigers and Lady Tigers)
Your group can enjoy a quick 45-minute ride from Bluffton down to Theodore A. Wright Stadium to cheer on the Savannah State Tigers! Whether you need a 25-passenger minibus for alumni or multiple full-size coaches for a marching band, you'll find it in one quick search.
Major Roadways to Ted Wright Stadium
From Bluffton, buses travel south via SC-170 and US-17 South across the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, connecting to I-516 East (Lynes Parkway), Victory Drive (US-80), and La Roche Avenue or Skidaway Road into campus.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Ted Wright Stadium
Charter buses enter the Savannah State University campus through the main gates on La Roche Avenue or College Street and follow campus police directions toward the athletics complex. Your driver can drop passengers off along the internal loop near Jasmine Avenue, just a short walk from the main stadium ticket booths. Because campus roadways are narrow and lined with oak trees, active unloading is kept under five minutes. After the final whistle, gather your entire group outside the main gate before calling your driver in!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Ted Wright Stadium
Visiting team buses and fan charters are directed by SSU Campus Safety to park in the paved surface lots adjacent to Tiger Arena or along designated oversized lanes near Hubert Tech. Always confirm your bus parking pass with SSU Athletics before game day!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On homecoming and big SIAC game Saturdays, internal campus roads around Jasmine Avenue and the student union close to through-traffic two hours prior to kickoff. Heavy congestion builds quickly along Skidaway Road and La Roche Avenue, so pad your Bluffton departure schedule by at least 45 minutes to ensure a smooth arrival.
Tiger Arena (Home of the Savannah State Tigers and Lady Tigers)
Choosing a private bus rental through our network makes attending basketball games, volleyball matches, or graduations at Tiger Arena completely hassle-free! Instead of splitting your Bluffton group into multiple cars, everyone rides together with custom group transportation built around your schedule. Compare vehicles and prices in under 30 seconds online!
Major Roadways to Tiger Arena
Buses heading from Bluffton take SC-170 South to US-17 and hop onto Harry S. Truman Parkway, exiting at Victory Drive (US-80 East) to access the Savannah State campus via Skidaway Road.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Tiger Arena
Tiger Arena sits near the northern entrance of campus, making it one of the easiest SSU facilities for motorcoaches to access. Your driver can pull directly into the Tiger Arena front circular drive off the main campus entrance road to unload passengers right at the box office doors. Keep everyone together after the buzzer for a fast curbside pickup!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Tiger Arena
The expansive surface parking lot directly surrounding Tiger Arena has plenty of room for full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches, 18-passenger minibuses, and sprinter vans. During standard basketball games, buses can stage and park right in the outer perimeter lanes of the arena lot. For sold-out tournaments or commencement ceremonies, event staff may direct your driver to stage off-site along Victory Drive shopping plazas and return once your group is ready to board.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Traffic backs up at the intersection of Skidaway Road, Whatley Avenue, and Victory Drive during weeknight tip-offs that overlap with evening rush hour. Plan to arrive 60 minutes before tip-off so your group can walk right inside!
Memorial Stadium (Home of the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools)
For quick and easy school athletic and fan transportation from Bluffton, rent a charter bus to Memorial Stadium! This recently rebuilt 8,000-seat complex hosts high school football rivalries, soccer tournaments, and track meets. With our 30-second online quote tool, you can compare transparent bus rental pricing and book online with no account needed!
Major Roadways to Memorial Stadium
Drivers traveling from Bluffton take US-17 South over the Savannah River, connect directly to the Harry S. Truman Parkway South, and exit at Eisenhower Drive or Montgomery Crossroads to reach Varnedoe Drive.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Memorial Stadium
Charter buses access the sports complex via Varnedoe Drive and John J. Scott Drive, pulling into the dedicated bus loop near the home or visitor entrance gates. Because the complex is shared with surrounding recreation fields, drivers may not leave vehicles unattended in the drop-off lane. Coordinate a clear meeting spot outside the ticket plaza after the game so your team loads quickly!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium features dedicated oversized bus parking bays inside the main paved lot off John J. Scott Drive, designed specifically to handle visiting school and charter buses. If multiple regional tournaments are happening simultaneously at adjacent Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex or Bacon Park, overflow bus staging is available near the Bacon Park Golf Course lots or along Varnedoe Drive. After you book online, our confirmation department verifies your exact itinerary and parking plan!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Friday night football games create localized congestion along Skidaway Road, Eisenhower Drive, and Varnedoe Drive between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff keeps your athletes and fans right on schedule.
Grayson Stadium (Home of the Savannah Indians)
Planning a lively group outing to historic Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park? Skip the packed grass lots and book a 30-passenger minibus or party bus from Bluffton so nobody has to drive!
Major Roadways to Grayson Stadium
To reach Daffin Park from Bluffton, your driver will take SC-170 West to US-17 South across the bridge into Downtown Savannah. From there, buses travel south on Truman Parkway and exit onto E. Victory Drive (US-80), or take external President Street to Waters Avenue and Bee Road, which frame the east and west sides of the park.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Grayson Stadium
Because Daffin Park's internal parkways have low-hanging live oak branches and heavy pedestrian crowds on game nights, charter buses typically drop passengers off along the outer perimeter at E. Victory Drive near the main stadium plaza or along Bee Road. Your group can walk right into the pre-game festivities and meet back at that exact corner after the ninth inning!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Grayson Stadium
On-site parking inside Daffin Park is mostly unpaved grass that fills up hours before the gates open, so motorcoaches rarely park on-site during sold-out games. Instead, your driver will relocate to an off-site commercial staging area along Victory Drive or near Downtown Savannah and return for pickup once you text them.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On game nights, Savannah police close internal park roads including Park Avenue and sections of Washington Avenue inside Daffin Park to regular traffic, and E. Victory Drive slows to a crawl from Truman Parkway to Waters Avenue. Always build an extra hour into your Bluffton departure time so your group doesn't miss a minute of the pre-game show!
Quick Tips for Bluffton Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
Getting your whole roster or fan club to the stadium on time takes just a little preparation! Always gather your entire group at your designated gate before texting your driver to pull into the pickup zone, as strict 5-minute idling limits apply at most venues. Remember that stadium bus parking passes are paid separately from your rental quote, so reserve oversized passes early. After you book on the national platform, the confirmation team will review every stop!
