If you have ever tried to drive to the Minnesota State Fair on opening day, you already know how this story ends. One fairgoer spent two full hours sitting in traffic on Snelling Avenue just to reach a $25 parking lot — then discovered the exit from southbound Snelling to Como Avenue closes by mid-morning, that Falcon Heights now charges another $25 a day in residential permit zones east of Snelling, and that there is no free neighborhood parking left once the fair gets going. All of that before setting foot on 322 acres.
One question fixes the whole equation for a group: where exactly does a charter bus drop off, where does it park, and what does that actually cost?
This guide answers those questions with verified specifics from the fair's own published pages — Gate 18 on Randall/Dan Elmer Way, the designated charter bus lot at Lot M17 Randall, the University of Minnesota Transitway that park-and-ride buses use to bypass Snelling Avenue entirely, and the rideshare zones that put your group a long walk from the gates at the end of a 12-hour fair day. Below is everything a group organizer needs to plan a smooth Minnesota State Fair trip — routes, timing, vehicle options, 2026 Grandstand lineup, and what to confirm with the fair before you arrive.
Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to the Minnesota State Fair
The numbers tell the story. The 2025 Minnesota State Fair drew 1,940,869 people across 12 days — the fifth-best-attended fair in the event's history — all converging on the same address at 1265 Snelling Ave N. On-site vehicle parking runs $25 per vehicle on a first-come basis, and all fairground lots were reported full just before 10 a.m. on opening day 2025. The lots open at 6 a.m.
If you are not there by mid-morning on a busy day, the fair itself says to have an alternate plan ready. And if you leave and come back — for a Grandstand show that night, for example — you pay another $25.
A Minnesota State Fair charter bus or party bus rental eliminates every one of those decisions for your group. One vehicle carries 15 to 56 people from a single pickup point. Park-and-ride buses bypass Snelling Avenue congestion entirely by using the University of Minnesota Transitway — a dedicated 2.6-mile roadway reserved for buses, bicycles, and emergency vehicles.
Your bus drops the group at Gate 18 on Randall/Dan Elmer Way, stages free in the designated charter bus lot for the duration of the visit, and is right there when everyone is ready to leave. No one draws straws for who has to navigate the Snelling crawl back out at 11 p.m. One flat arrangement, one predictable rate, and the whole group stays together from first corn dog to last Grandstand note.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at the Minnesota State Fair
Charter buses and private group vehicles drop off at Gate 18 on Randall Avenue / Dan Elmer Way — the fair's designated group vehicle entry on the northwest edge of the grounds. This is separate from the Transit Hub at Gate 16 (used by Metro Transit and park-and-ride shuttles) and from the two rideshare zones on Hoyt Avenue to the north and Como Avenue to the south. Gate 18 puts your group on the northwest end of the fairgrounds, which is a good starting point for reaching the Grandstand, the midway, and the north half of the 322-acre grounds.
After drop-off, the bus moves directly to the fair's designated charter bus parking lot — Lot M17 Randall — on the northwest side of the grounds, right off Dan Elmer Way. Charter bus parking there is free, with one important condition: prior authorization is required before you arrive. Email fairinfo@mnstatefair.org in advance with your visit date, number of buses, and group size.
The fair's group services page covers this alongside other group resources including group ticket sales, Grandstand Party Deck arrangements, and private pavilion space. Skipping the pre-authorization step risks arriving without a confirmed lot space — this is not a drop-in arrangement.
Charter buses drop off at Gate 18 on Randall/Dan Elmer Way and park free in Lot M17 Randall. Prior authorization is required — email fairinfo@mnstatefair.org before your visit. This is the official process per the fair's own group transportation guidance.
A support team is one call away at 218-520-3551 to help you sort out the logistics when you request your quote.
How the University of Minnesota Transitway Helps Authorized Buses Bypass Traffic
Here is the detail most first-timers never find: park-and-ride shuttle buses do not use Snelling Avenue to reach the fairgrounds. They use the University of Minnesota Transitway — a dedicated 2.6-mile busway connecting the U of M's Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses — which runs directly to the transit center on the northwest edge of the fairgrounds. The transitway is reserved exclusively for buses, bicyclists, and emergency vehicles, and intersections along it have signal priority.
While private cars are stacked on Snelling from Como Avenue all the way back toward I-94, properly authorized buses cut through on a road with no private vehicles at all. The fair's group services page confirms this access for authorized charter bus groups: "University of Minnesota Transitway access to avoid traffic." It is the fair's own infrastructure, built specifically for this purpose, and it is the clearest operational advantage a private bus holds over every other arrival option.
Minnesota State Fair Transportation Options Compared
The fair runs a genuinely good set of public transit alternatives — so an honest comparison matters before you book anything. A Minnesota State Fair party bus or charter bus rental is not automatically the right call for every group. But once you see how each option actually works on a busy fair Saturday, the math on one private bus changes quickly for any group larger than a couple of cars.
| Option | Cost | Group arrives together? | Drop-off location | Post-fair pickup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Gate 18, Randall/Dan Elmer Way | Bus staged in Lot M17, right there when you exit | 15–56 people |
| Free Park & Ride shuttle | Free — 33 Twin Cities locations | Only if everyone reaches the same lot | Transit Hub at Gate 16 (west end); some routes use Gate 5 or Gate 9 | Last bus 11:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. Labor Day) | Small groups near a park-and-ride lot |
| Metro Transit / MVTA / SouthWest Transit Express Bus | $5–$6 round-trip per person | Only if everyone boards the same run | Transit Hub at Gate 16 (west end) | Depends on last scheduled run; check current timetables | Individuals or small groups from suburbs with transit access |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way; surge pricing late evenings | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | 1807 Hoyt Ave (NE, outside Gate 2) or 1660 Como Ave (Gate 7 area) | App-dependent; surge pricing after Grandstand shows | 1–4 people per car |
| Drive and park on-site | $25 per vehicle; lots fill before 10 a.m. on busy days | No — caravans split up | Wherever traffic directs you | Find your car in a packed lot after 12 hours on your feet | One car maximum |
For one or two people who live close to a free park-and-ride lot, the shuttle is a great option — 33 locations, last bus at 11:30 p.m., no cost. That said, even the shuttle can back up: on opening day 2025, some fairgoers waited nearly two hours for a shuttle in Bloomington. The moment your group needs more than two cars' worth of coordination — different neighborhoods, the Snelling Avenue parking lottery, scattered rideshare pickups late at night — one flat-rate bus is almost always simpler and frequently cheaper per head once you divide the cost across 20 or 30 or 40 people.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for the State Fair?
No two fair groups arrive with the same headcount or the same plan, which is exactly why Partybusstpaul.com connects you to a range of vehicle options from a large network of bus companies serving St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro — so your group rides comfortable and you never pay for more seats than you actually fill. Here is how the full vehicle lineup fits a Minnesota State Fair run.
| Vehicle | Seats | Storage | Best for | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van or 14-passenger Sprinter limo | Up to ~14 | Modest — bags, folding chairs, strollers | Small families, VIP groups, corporate transfers | Premium leather, USB charging at every seat, tinted privacy windows, easy to park and stage near Gate 18 |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | ~15–50 | Onboard, lighter | Groups that want the celebration energy on the ride in — bachelorettes, milestone birthdays, friend groups hitting the Grandstand | LED lighting, sound system with Bluetooth, flat-panel TVs, perimeter seating, built-in bar area |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Overhead storage plus some underfloor | Neighborhood groups, church groups, employee outings, school and civic organizations | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats — a real comfort advantage on a 10-hour fair day in August heat |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Excellent — deep undercarriage bays | Large groups, corporate outings, reunions, multi-suburb coordination | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays |
For most fair groups, the 15–35 passenger minibus or the 40–56 passenger charter bus is the practical choice — the fair runs from 7 a.m. to midnight, and the added comfort of reclining seats, climate control, and onboard restrooms on a charter bus makes a real difference on a long August day. A minibus works well for neighborhood associations or church groups meeting at one central location; a full charter bus is the right fit for groups of 30 or more pulling from multiple suburbs across the metro. For groups that want the party-on-the-way-in energy — bachelorette groups, birthday groups, fan groups heading for a specific Grandstand show — a party bus with LED lighting and sound handles the ride the way a fair opener deserves.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network. Note it in your quote request when you reach out, and review the fair's official accessibility guide for on-site mobility accommodations and accessible routes to the Grandstand and key fairgrounds locations.
Minnesota State Fair Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices
Partybusstpaul.com pulls quote options in under 30 seconds — you see vehicle choices and rate ranges before you commit to anything. Minnesota State Fair bus rental pricing shifts based on the vehicle type, the total hours you need (most groups plan 8–12 hours for a full fair day), the day of the week, and your pickup location across the Twin Cities metro. Weekends and Labor Day carry higher demand, which affects rate ranges.
To give you a planning baseline: a minibus rental typically runs in the range of $200–$275 per hour on weekends, or $1,100–$2,150 for a full-day arrangement. A 40–56 passenger charter bus typically runs $200–$350 per hour or $1,350–$2,850 per day. A 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $275–$375 per hour on weekends.
These are planning ranges — your actual quote depends on your date, hours, and pickup location, and can look quite different depending on availability that day. The fastest way to get a quote is to call 218-520-3551 or fill out the quick online form — quotes come back in about a minute. See the St. Paul party bus prices page for more on rate ranges by vehicle type.
A State Fair Day Example
To give you an idea: a neighborhood association of 36 people books a 40-passenger charter bus for the fair. Pickup at 9:00 a.m. from a central spot in Roseville, at Gate 18 on Randall/Dan Elmer Way by 10:00 a.m. — ahead of the worst of the Snelling congestion. The group spends the full day on the grounds.
Agreed pickup at Gate 18 at 8:30 p.m., bus staged in Lot M17 the whole time. A rental at that size and duration — call it 12 hours including staging — might run roughly $2,400–$3,200 total, or around $67–$89 per person. Compare that to 12 separate cars each paying $25 to park, the caravan splitting up across multiple lots, and 12 different designated-return-trip arrangements at the end of the night.
On per-person math, one bus wins in almost every scenario past 15 people.
Getting to the Minnesota State Fair: Routes, Traffic, and Timing
The fairgrounds sit at 1265 Snelling Ave N — about 5 miles from downtown St. Paul and 6 miles from downtown Minneapolis, distances that sound manageable until nearly two million fair visitors all try to reach the same square mile on the same calendar. The approach is predictable and always the same: Snelling Avenue from both north and south, Como Avenue from the west, Larpenteur Avenue from the north, Hamline Avenue as a parallel fallback. On opening day 2025, Como Avenue eastbound backed up to near Highway 280 just after 10 a.m.
On the same morning, Snelling had a fairgoer sitting in traffic for two full hours just to reach the parking lot entrance.
| From… | Approx. distance | Off-peak drive time | Busy fair day reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown St. Paul | ~5 miles | 12–15 minutes | Add 30–60+ minutes; Snelling backs up toward I-94 from both directions |
| Downtown Minneapolis | ~6 miles | 15–20 minutes | Add 30–60+ minutes; I-94 toward Snelling backs up well before the grounds |
| Eagan / Apple Valley | ~18–20 miles | 25–30 minutes | I-35E or I-35W northbound to Snelling — congestion starts miles south on peak days |
| Bloomington / MSP Airport area | ~11–13 miles | 20–25 minutes | I-494 to I-35W backs up toward Snelling on busy Saturdays |
| Minnetonka / Eden Prairie | ~18–22 miles | 25–35 minutes | I-394 to I-94 to Snelling — the Snelling/I-94 interchange backs up early on peak days |
A charter bus does not make the traffic disappear — it still has to get there. But the University of Minnesota Transitway access on the authorized bus route cuts the worst of the Snelling approach from the west, and the more important gain is at the end of the night. When a Grandstand show ends or when the fair closes at midnight, everyone leaves at once.
The rideshare surge pricing at the designated zones on Hoyt Avenue and Como Avenue is real and unpredictable after a busy fair evening. A private bus with a pre-agreed pickup time at Gate 18 — staged and waiting in Lot M17 — gets your group loaded and moving while the rideshare queue is still building.
Leaving the Minnesota State Fair After the Grandstand or a Full Day
Getting out of the fair is where a charter bus earns its keep most decisively. When the Grandstand show ends — or when midnight hits and the midway closes — thousands of people pour toward the exits simultaneously. The free park-and-ride shuttles run their last bus at 11:30 p.m.
(9:30 p.m. on Labor Day), which means anyone who times their departure after a late Grandstand show either makes the last bus or figures out something else. That "something else" is typically rideshare from the Hoyt Avenue or Como Avenue zones, and surge pricing after a packed September concert night is predictably steep.
With a bus, you solve this before the day starts. You agree on a pickup time and spot — Gate 18 on Dan Elmer Way — before your group splits up inside the grounds. The bus is staged in Lot M17 for the duration of the visit, no re-parking, no second trip around the block.
When your group texts that they're walking out, the bus is already there. That is the whole post-fair calculus simplified: one agreed time, one gate, one vehicle that was parked for free all day. The group climbs on and rolls home while everyone else is still refreshing the Uber app.
Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concerts and Group Entertainment in 2026
The Grandstand at Dan Patch Ave and Nelson St hosts a concert series across 11 of the fair's 12 nights — and it is one of the main reasons groups organize a specific fair date rather than picking any random day during the run. The 2026 Grandstand lineup covers August 27 through September 7 with Rod Stewart and Richard Marx (Sept 1), TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue (Sept 5), Brad Paisley (Sept 3), HARDY (Sept 4), AJR (Sept 2), Bonnie Raitt (Aug 27), "Weird Al" Yankovic (Aug 28), Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in a Minneapolis Sound homecoming (Aug 29), Sierra Ferrell with Tanya Tucker (Aug 30), Tommy James and the Shondells with Herman's Hermits (Aug 31), and CeCe Winans on closing day (Sept 7). Ticket prices range from $33 to $184.75 depending on the show and seat location — current schedule and tickets are on the official Grandstand page.
Groups attending a Grandstand show have an additional option worth arranging alongside transportation: Party Deck tickets, available on the east and west ends of the Grandstand venue on top of the Plaza-level concession stands. Group orders for Party Deck go through the fair's Group Ticket Sales team at 651-288-4427 or groupticketsales@mnstatefair.org — inventory for popular shows goes early, so line this up at the same time you lock in your transportation. A St. Paul concert party bus rental paired with Party Deck tickets is the kind of group evening that is genuinely hard to replicate with a caravan of cars and multiple rideshare accounts at midnight.
Late Grandstand shows and the 11:30 p.m. shuttle cutoff are the sharpest case for a private bus. After Rod Stewart or TLC ends, the rideshare zones on Hoyt and Como surge, and the last free park-and-ride bus has already left. A charter bus staged in Lot M17 with a pre-agreed pickup time at Gate 18 means your whole group is rolling home before the surge queue has even finished forming.
Minnesota State Fair Group Transportation and Event Logistics
Groups have more coordinated options at the fair than casual visitors, and it is worth taking advantage of them in parallel with your transportation planning. The fair's group hospitality team (651-288-4400 or events@mnstatefair.org) handles private pavilion space at Horton Pavilions at Heffron Park — covered, rentable event space available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. — along with Fairborne Bucks ($5 vouchers redeemable at roughly 40 concession stands), Blue Ribbon Bargain Books with 100 fair discount coupons, and pre-fair group admission at $17 per ticket when purchased in advance. Group ticket sales and Grandstand arrangements go through a separate contact — groupticketsales@mnstatefair.org (the fair's Group Ticket Sales line).
The charter bus authorization — emailing fairinfo@mnstatefair.org before your visit — is a third, separate step from group ticket purchase and pavilion reservation. Handling all three in advance is the difference between a seamlessly organized group fair day and scrambling at the gate. See the State Fair group services page for current details on all three channels.
When you get your transportation quote through Partybusstpaul.com, the support team can walk you through what to confirm with the fair before your trip.
MSP Airport Groups and Out-of-Town Fair Visitors
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport sits about 11 miles south of the fairgrounds — a common origin for out-of-state families flying in for a summer fair visit, corporate groups timing a team event around fair week, or reunion groups that extend into a fair day. A direct airport-to-fairgrounds transfer means no baggage-claim rideshare scramble, no splitting a dozen people across multiple cars, and no navigating Snelling Avenue for the first time on a busy Saturday. The same bus picks everyone up at the terminal curb, coordinates from Bloomington or Eagan hotel lodging on the way up if needed, and drops the group at Gate 18 together.
For how bus pickups at MSP actually work — terminal curbs, commercial zones, and sequencing — the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport transportation guide covers the operational details.
Tips for Groups Visiting the Minnesota State Fair
- Pre-authorize your charter bus parking before you arrive. The free lot at Lot M17 Randall requires advance registration via fairinfo@mnstatefair.org — your date, number of buses, and group size. The fair does not sell charter bus permits at the gate or accept walk-up oversized vehicle arrangements.
- Account for the Snelling Avenue closure pattern. The exit from southbound Snelling to Como Avenue closes by mid-morning on busy days. All on-site lots reported full just before 10 a.m. on 2025 opening day. If your group is driving individually to a meeting point, plan to be at the rally location well before 9 a.m. or use a park-and-ride lot as the assembly point.
- Book Grandstand shows and Party Deck early. Party Deck inventory for popular acts — Rod Stewart, TLC, Brad Paisley — disappears weeks before the fair opens. Group Ticket Sales handles this at groupticketsales@mnstatefair.org, separate from your bus arrangement.
- Set your departure gate and time before you split up. Gate 18 on Dan Elmer Way is your charter bus rendezvous point. Brief your group on it at drop-off — on 322 acres, herding 40 people to a specific gate at a specific time is much easier when everyone hears the plan once at the start.
- Re-entry means re-paying. On-site vehicle parking is $25 per entry, with no re-entry for free. A bus parked all day in Lot M17 at no cost has no such problem — the bus is there when you want it, without anyone paying a second parking toll if plans change.
- Check the arriving and departing FAQ before your trip. The official fair FAQ covers current security screening protocols, bag rules, and drop-off zone specifics that update year to year. The on-site parking page at mnstatefair.org/get-here/vehicle is where the fair posts parking updates in real time during the run.
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota State Fair Transportation
Where exactly does a charter bus or party bus drop off at the Minnesota State Fair?
Charter buses and private group vehicles drop off at Gate 18 on Randall Avenue / Dan Elmer Way on the northwest edge of the fairgrounds. This is the fair's designated group vehicle entry point — separate from the Transit Hub at Gate 16 (used by Metro Transit and park-and-ride shuttles) and from the two rideshare zones. After drop-off, the bus moves to the designated charter bus parking lot, Lot M17 Randall, where it parks free with prior authorization.
Is charter bus parking at the Minnesota State Fair really free?
Yes — charter buses park at no cost in the designated lot (Lot M17 Randall) with advance authorization. Email fairinfo@mnstatefair.org before your visit with your date, group size, and number of buses. This step is required; the fair does not accept walk-up oversized vehicle arrangements or sell permits at the gate.
How much does on-site parking cost at the Minnesota State Fair?
Regular vehicle parking is $25 per vehicle (cash or credit/debit), paid as you enter and not refunded if you leave. Lots often fill by mid-morning on busy days — all lots were reported full just before 10 a.m. on 2025 opening day. There is no overnight parking.
See the fair's on-site parking page for real-time updates during the fair.
Where do rideshare cars drop off and pick up at the State Fair?
Uber and Lyft have two designated zones: a northeast location near Snelling and Hoyt Avenues outside North End Gate 2 (1807 Hoyt Ave), and a south location in the parking lot south of Como Avenue across from Gate 7 and the Dairy Building (1660 Como Ave). Taxi pickup and drop-off is at the Loop Gate (#9) on Como Avenue, 1741 Como Ave. See the official taxi and rideshare page for current signage notes and zone details.
What are the free park-and-ride shuttle details?
The fair runs free park-and-ride shuttle service from 33 Twin Cities locations, with buses starting at 8 a.m. daily and running until 11:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. on Labor Day). Drop-off and pickup is primarily at the Transit Hub at Gate 16 on the west end; some routes use Gate 5 on Snelling Avenue or Gate 9 on Como Avenue.
Wheelchair-accessible buses are included on every route, though availability varies. See the official park-and-ride page for the full location list and current schedule. Note: shuttle wait times at busy lots can be significant on peak days — the opening day 2025 shuttle in Bloomington had waits approaching two hours.
Is there Metro Transit bus service directly to the Minnesota State Fair?
Yes. Metro Transit State Fair Express buses run from six park-and-ride sites (Maple Grove, Blaine, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Cottage Grove) for $5 round-trip purchased in advance through the Metro Transit app, or $6 cash at the boarding location. MVTA serves three south metro sites (Eagan, Shakopee, Burnsville) for $6 round-trip.
SouthWest Transit covers four southwest suburbs (Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver) for $6. All three services drop off at the Transit Hub at Gate 16. Regular Metro Transit routes also run near the grounds — Route 3 on Como Avenue, Route 61 on Larpenteur Avenue, the METRO A Line, and the METRO Green Line.
Check the fair's transit and bus page for current schedules and fares before your visit.
How far in advance should I book a bus for the State Fair?
For the State Fair, the first weekend and Grandstand concert nights fill vehicle availability fastest. Book at least six to eight weeks in advance for opening weekend (Aug 27–28) or a specific headlining Grandstand night. For weekday fair visits or the quieter middle days of the run, two to four weeks is often workable — but the earlier you call, the better the options.
Call 218-520-3551 as soon as your date is confirmed.
Can a party bus go to the Minnesota State Fair for a Grandstand concert?
Yes — and Grandstand show nights are one of the most common group bookings for the fair. A party bus picks your group up, drops at Gate 18 before the show, and stages in Lot M17 for pickup when the concert ends. With the free park-and-ride last bus at 11:30 p.m. and rideshare surge pricing after a Grandstand show on a September Saturday, a party bus with a pre-agreed pickup time is the clean option.
See the St. Paul concert transportation page for more on evening event bus logistics across the Twin Cities.
How do I contact the State Fair about group services and charter bus authorization?
Charter bus parking authorization: fairinfo@mnstatefair.org (include date, number of buses, group size). Group hospitality and pavilion rental: 651-288-4400 or events@mnstatefair.org. Grandstand group ticket orders and Party Deck: 651-288-4427 or groupticketsales@mnstatefair.org.
These are three separate contacts for three separate parts of the group experience — all worth reaching out to in advance of your visit. The full group resources overview is on the State Fair group services page.
What is the fair's address, and when does it run in 2026?
The Minnesota State Fair is at 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108, in Falcon Heights — midway between downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus. The 2026 fair runs August 27 through September 7 (Labor Day) — 12 consecutive days, no off days, gates open daily at 7 a.m.
Does a party bus or charter bus work for a group visiting from out of town?
Yes — this is one of the most straightforward group bus arrangements on the metro calendar. A bus picks up your group at MSP Airport or at a hotel in Bloomington or Eagan, handles the routing to the fairgrounds, drops at Gate 18, and is staged for the return trip whenever your group is ready. For out-of-town groups, it eliminates every navigation and parking decision on arrival day.
The MSP airport transportation guide covers how bus pickups at the terminal work in practice.
Book Your Minnesota State Fair Charter Bus or Party Bus Today
The Minnesota State Fair runs August 27 through September 7, 2026 — 12 days, nearly two million visitors, one address on Snelling Avenue, and no good answer to parking and post-fair egress except one bus for your whole group. Gate 18 on Randall/Dan Elmer Way handles the drop-off, Lot M17 Randall holds the bus for free all day with prior authorization, and the pre-agreed pickup at the end of the night solves the problem that rideshare surge pricing cannot. Whether your group is 15 people from one neighborhood or 50 from across the suburbs, Partybusstpaul.com makes it fast to find the right vehicle from a large network of bus companies serving St. Paul and the Twin Cities metro.
Call 218-520-3551 any time or fill out the quick online form — quotes come back in about a minute, no account required, no obligation. If your group is also catching a show at Xcel Energy Center or a Twins game at Target Field on the same trip, those guides cover their own drop-off logistics. For the fair, though, the answer is simple: one bus, Gate 18, Lot M17, done.
Call 218-520-3551 to get started.


