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Charter Bus Transportation to Moda Center

Home of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Rose Quarter — 19,000 capacity with dedicated bus drop-off and charter parking in Lot C

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Why charter a bus to Moda Center?

Plan charter bus transportation to Moda Center in Portland. Bus parking in the Benton Lot at $40/event, drop-off on Wheeler Ave near the Rose Quarter transit center.

Moda Center is Portland's largest indoor arena, seating up to 19,393 for NBA Trail Blazers games, concerts, and major events in the Rose Quarter entertainment district. For corporate outings, fan groups, school trips, and large parties, a charter bus simplifies getting everyone to the venue and avoids the hassle of parking dozens of individual cars in Portland's tight Rose Quarter lots.

Parking around Moda Center is limited and fills quickly on event nights. The Rose Quarter garages accommodate standard vehicles but not oversized ones — buses and RVs are directed to the Benton Surface Lot, which only has 92 spaces and is not guaranteed for every event. A charter bus consolidates your group into one vehicle, uses the dedicated bus lot, and drops passengers off steps from the arena entrance on Wheeler Ave.

Charter buses are commonly booked for Trail Blazers game-day groups, concert outings, and corporate hospitality events at Moda Center. The arena's location in the Rose Quarter, just across the Willamette River from downtown Portland, also makes it easy to combine a Moda Center visit with dinner in the Pearl District or Old Town. The adjacent MAX Light Rail station provides a backup transit option if your group wants to split up after the event.

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Logistics at Moda Center

Charter buses and oversized vehicles park in the Benton Surface Lot when available, at $40 per event. Passenger drop-off is along Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street near the Rose Quarter transit center. Contact the Rose Quarter parking office in advance to confirm Benton Lot availability.

Charter bus options for Moda Center events

Arena events typically draw groups ranging from intimate VIP outings to large fan clubs. Choose the right bus size for your group heading to Moda Center:

Charter Bus

50-56 passengers

Large groups, long distances

Minibus

24-35 passengers

Mid-size groups, city navigation

Shuttle Van

14-24 passengers

Small groups, airport transfers

Sprinter Van

8-14 passengers

Executive groups, VIP transport

Popular events at Moda Center

Sports Events

Team travel, fan shuttles, and tournament transportation

Concerts & Festivals

Festival shuttles, concert transportation, and VIP group transit

Corporate Events

Conferences, all-hands offsites, executive transfers, and company events

All occasions in Portland

Charter bus pricing for Moda Center events

Pricing for charter bus transportation to Moda Center depends on group size, vehicle type, trip duration, and distance. Here are typical hourly rates by bus type:

Bus TypeCapacityHourly Rate
Charter Bus50-56 passengers$150 – $275/hr
Minibus24-35 passengers$125 – $200/hr
Shuttle Van14-24 passengers$100 – $175/hr
Sprinter Van8-14 passengers$150 – $250/hr

Most operators require a minimum of 4-5 hours. Pricing may be higher for weekend events, holidays, and peak seasons. Get an exact quote for your specific trip.

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Moda Center Charter Bus FAQ

Charter buses and other oversized vehicles park in the Benton Surface Lot, a 92-space lot adjacent to the Rose Quarter campus. The cost is $40 per event. The Benton Lot is not always available depending on the event, so contact the Rose Quarter parking office ahead of time to confirm space for your bus.
Passenger drop-off and pickup areas are located along Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street, near the Rose Quarter transit center. These zones are accessible for buses, taxis, and limousines. Your driver can drop off passengers here before moving the bus to the Benton Lot for parking.
Plan to arrive at least 60-90 minutes before the event. The Rose Quarter area along N Interstate Ave and N Williams Ave sees heavy traffic on event nights, and the Benton Lot can fill up. Arriving early gives your driver time to drop off passengers on Wheeler Ave and secure parking.
Yes, coordinate a specific pickup time and meeting point with your driver before the event. The Wheeler Ave and Multnomah Street areas work for post-event pickup, but expect 20-30 minutes of congestion after events end. Having your group assembled at a single meeting point speeds up departure.
The Rose Quarter Transit Center is directly adjacent to Moda Center, served by MAX Light Rail (Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow lines) and multiple TriMet bus routes. The Interstate/Rose Quarter MAX station is steps from the arena entrance. For groups splitting up after an event, MAX runs frequent service back to downtown Portland and connects to the entire metro area.

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