If your group is leaving from Broomfield, the trip to Ball Arena starts the same way almost each time: everyone splits into two or three separate cars, US-36 backs up somewhere past the Church Ranch interchange, and by the time you're circling the Auraria Parkway exits looking for parking, half the group has already texted "where are you guys." Then you find out the lot closest to the doors wants $70 to $95 a car — and that's before anyone's found each other inside. A charter bus or party bus from Broomfield skips all of it: one pickup, one vehicle, one drop-off at the arena doors, and a driveway that meets your whole group at once instead of one car at a time.
Ball Arena sits at 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204, tucked between Speer Boulevard and the South Platte River just west of downtown. Below is exactly how a bus gets your Broomfield group there — where it can drop off, what the parking lots actually cost, how the drive up US-36 and I-25 typically runs, and what changes on a big game night — built from Ball Arena's own published pages, not guesswork.
Why Rent a Bus to Ball Arena From Broomfield?
A Broomfield group headed to a Nuggets or Avalanche game is usually 15, 25, or 40 people trying to leave from one office park, one neighborhood, or one tailgate before the puck drops or the tip-off happens. Coordinating that many cars down US-36 means someone always gets stuck at the wrong exit, someone else circles the Elitch's lot twice looking for a spot, and the group that arrived together on the highway rarely walks in together.
A Broomfield charter bus rental or party bus solves that by making the whole group one vehicle's problem instead of six transportation providers' problems. Everyone boards at one pickup point in Broomfield, the bus takes the highway crawl off your hands, and it drops your whole group at the same door at the same time — instead of trickling in over twenty minutes while the national anthem plays. Call 720-452-6240 or fill out the online quote form to compare vehicles and pricing for your Ball Arena trip in about a minute.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Ball Arena
Ball Arena's own parking and directions page does not publish a separate motorcoach or charter bus entrance — the arena's directions route every vehicle, cars and buses alike, in off the same three approach streets. From the south, that's I-25 North to Exit 210B (Auraria Parkway), then a left onto 7th, 9th, or 11th Street. From the north, it's I-25 South to Exit 212B, a left on Speer Boulevard, then a right onto Chopper Circle — the street the arena itself sits on.
Coming from Broomfield, most groups run the northern approach: south on US-36, onto I-25 South, then the Speer Boulevard exit.
The closest published drop point to the doors is the Ball Arena Rideshare lot, at the corner of 5th and Walnut Streets inside the 4Runner West parking lot — the same lot Ball Arena designates for rideshare, taxi, and limo pickup and drop-off, and the ADA-accessible drop point as well, per the arena's accessibility page. From that curb, it's roughly 1,745 feet to Grand Atrium Door 3 — about a 10-minute walk on flat pavement, per the arena's own figures. Because charter buses use the same designated non-standard drop zone as limos on this venue's published map, the booking company confirms your group's exact curb assignment for the date and event when you reserve, so there's no guessing at a locked gate on arrival.
Bus and Car Parking Near Ball Arena
Ball Arena runs its lots under Toyota model names, and the price climbs the closer you get to the doors. Per the venue's parking page, published rates for Nuggets and Avalanche games run: 4Runner lot $35 (credit card), Tundra lot $40 (cash, with a $5 discount for card), Elitch's lot $35, RAV4 Premier lot $70, and the TRD-Pro valet lot $85. The Camry VIP lot is permit-only for Nuggets and Avalanche games.
All lots open three hours before the event starts. For a Broomfield group driving separately, that's six or more cars each paying $35 to $85 — before anyone's found a seat.
The arena's parking page lists ADA-accessible spaces in three lots: 103 standard and 7 van-accessible spaces in the Camry North lot, 8 standard and 4 van-accessible spaces in the Tundra lot, and 3 standard spaces in the RAV4 lot, all first-come, first-served with a valid state-issued placard. A charter bus or minibus rental carrying a rider who needs accessible drop-off uses the same 5th and Walnut rideshare curb rather than hunting for one of those spaces in a full lot.
Ball Arena Transportation From Broomfield: Every Option Compared
A private bus isn't the only way to get a Broomfield group to Ball Arena, and it's not automatically the right call for two people. Here's how the realistic options stack up.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrives together? | Door-to-door | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter or party bus | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — 5th & Walnut curb, 10-minute walk | 15–56 |
| Flatiron Flyer + light rail | $2.75 per person (3-hour pass) | Only if everyone catches the same bus and train | Good — but two transfers | Any, but no group control |
| Rideshare | Per car, each way, plus post-event surge | No — multiple cars, multiple arrival times | Good — same 5th & Walnut curb | 1–4 per car |
| Everyone drives and parks | $35–$85 per car, plus gas | No — caravans split up in traffic | Varies by lot | 1–2 cars |
For one couple heading down for a Tuesday night game, the Flatiron Flyer or a rideshare is the cheaper call. But once a Broomfield group grows past what two cars can hold, the coordination cost — different arrival times, split-up parking, someone always circling for the last spot in the Elitch's lot — tips the math toward a single party bus rental in Broomfield. That's the group the rest of this guide is written for.
The Flatiron Flyer and Light Rail From Broomfield
RTD's Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit line runs the US-36 corridor between Boulder and Denver Union Station, with a park-n-ride stop right off the highway in Broomfield, reached by a pedestrian bridge over US-36. From Union Station, the D, E, H, and W light rail lines all continue on to the Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens stop, per the arena's public transportation page. A 3-hour RTD pass runs $2.75 and a day pass runs $5.50, per RTD's published fares.
It's a real option for a rider or two, but it means two transfers each way, and it only works as a group if everyone catches the same bus and the same train — which gets harder the bigger your group gets and the later the night runs.
What Size Bus Fits a Broomfield Group Headed to Ball Arena?
No two Broomfield groups need the same vehicle for a Ball Arena trip — a suite of eight friends and a 40-person office outing don't belong on the same bus. Here's how the lineup breaks down.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Suite holders, small friend groups | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted windows |
| 20-passenger minibus | ~15–20 | Office outings, small season-ticket groups | Reclining seats, strong A/C |
| 30-passenger minibus | ~25–30 | Mid-size fan groups, birthday groups | Overhead storage, climate control |
| Party bus | ~15–40 | Groups that want the pregame to start on the bus | Built-in bar area, LED lighting, premium sound |
| Full-size charter bus | Up to 56 | Large company outings, big fan groups | Reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, restroom on select vehicles |
See the full vehicle lineup to compare pictures and layouts side by side. If your group is bigger than a party bus can hold, or you're mixing a Ball Arena game with other stops on the same night, the Broomfield group transportation services page covers multi-stop and larger-party planning.
Ball Arena Charter Bus & Party Bus Rental Prices
Pricing for a Broomfield-to-Ball-Arena run depends on a handful of clear factors: vehicle size, total hours booked (including the wait during the game), the date and whether it's a high-demand night, and the mileage from your Broomfield pickup point to downtown Denver and back. There's no single flat number, but you can compare quotes online in under a minute or by calling 720-452-6240.
A Broomfield Game-Night Example
To give you an idea: a 22-person group books a 25-passenger minibus for a Friday night Avalanche game. Pickup is 5:30 PM from a Broomfield office park, arrival at the 5th and Walnut curb by 6:15 PM — about 45 minutes before puck drop, with time to spare for the walk in. The group is back at the curb by 9:45 PM for the ride home.
A 6-hour rental at that size might come to roughly $900 to $1,100 — about $41 to $50 per person, parking headache included in that number instead of on top of it. Check the Broomfield bus rental prices page for a broader range across vehicle sizes, and keep in mind published figures here are only to give you an idea — your exact quote depends on your date and headcount.
Driving From Broomfield to Ball Arena: Routes & Timing
The most direct route from Broomfield runs south on US-36 (the Boulder Turnpike) to I-25 South, then off at Exit 212B onto Speer Boulevard and right onto Chopper Circle. It's roughly 20 to 24 miles from most points in Broomfield to the arena, and off-peak that's typically a 25- to 35-minute drive. Weeknight rush hour or a game with a 7:00 PM start pushes that number up, since US-36's HOV/toll express lanes and the I-25/US-36 interchange both see heavier volume right in the window most groups are trying to leave.
Once you're off I-25, the last stretch matters more than the highway does. The arena's own directions send vehicles left onto 7th, 9th, or 11th Street off Auraria Parkway — the same short corridor that carries fans headed to Ball Arena, Empower Field at Mile High, and the Auraria campus all at once on a big night. With a bus, that last mile is the bus's problem, not yours: your group boards once in Broomfield and steps off at the curb, while everyone else is still working out which of three side streets actually gets them to their lot.
Ball Arena Bag Policy & Entry Rules
Ball Arena runs a clear-bag-style policy, and it's stricter than a lot of first-timers expect. Per the arena's bag policy page, standard bags, purses, backpacks, briefcases, and luggage are not permitted inside. The only exceptions are small clutches, wristlets, or fanny packs up to 4in x 6in x 1.5in, and medical or diaper bags up to 14in x 14in x 6in, which go through x-ray screening at the VIP/ADA entrance.
Empty metal or plastic water bottles of 32oz or less are allowed for Nuggets, Avalanche, and Mammoth games, but not for concerts and special events. There's no coat or bag check inside the arena itself — a paid Binbox locker option runs $12, non-refundable.
Leave anything oversized on the bus. With a charter bus staged nearby, your group doesn't need to gamble on what makes it through the door — bags, backpacks, and gear can wait in the vehicle instead of getting turned away at the gate.
Leaving Ball Arena After the Game
Getting out is the part every Broomfield group underestimates. When a sold-out crowd releases at once, the 4Runner, Tundra, and Elitch's lots empty in waves, and the same 7th, 9th, and 11th Street corridor that brought everyone in now has to carry everyone back out to I-25. Rideshare demand spikes hard in that first 20 minutes, right at the same 5th and Walnut curb your bus is already staged near.
With a bus, your group sets a pickup window before the game ever starts, and the vehicle is staged nearby and ready when the final horn sounds — no standing in a surge-priced rideshare queue, no walking a full lot looking for your own car in the dark. The bus takes the same Speer Boulevard route back to I-25 and US-36, and your group is already recapping the game instead of navigating the exit.
Tips for a Broomfield Group Visiting Ball Arena
- Lots open three hours before the event. If your group wants time to grab food nearby before puck drop or tip-off, build that into your pickup time from Broomfield.
- Bring a card, not just cash. Most lots take credit or debit; only the Tundra lot is cash-preferred, with a $5 discount for paying by card instead.
- Pack a clear or small bag. Standard backpacks and purses are turned away at the door — leave them on the bus instead of learning this at the gate.
- Water bottles are game-day only. An empty 32oz bottle gets through for Nuggets, Avalanche, or Mammoth games, but not for concerts.
- Save the arena's number. Ball Arena's Guest Relations line is 303-405-8548 if anyone in your group gets separated inside.
What's on the Ball Arena Calendar
Ball Arena is home to three professional teams, and each brings its own season and its own crowd. The Denver Nuggets (NBA) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL) both run home schedules from October through April, with playoff dates extending into the following months for either team. The Colorado Mammoth (National Lacrosse League) play a shorter winter-into-spring home slate at the same arena, per the venue's own bag-policy page confirming all three as regular tenants.
On top of the three team schedules, Ball Arena hosts touring concerts and family shows throughout the year, which is when the water-bottle exception disappears and the standard no-bag rule tightens further.
Whichever event brings your Broomfield group downtown, the lot pricing, the curb assignment, and the road conditions above generally hold — but the booking company can confirm current details for your specific date when you call.
Who Books a Bus From Broomfield to Ball Arena
The same one-pickup, one-drop-off setup works for more than just fans in jerseys. Groups that regularly book a bus for this run include:
- Fan groups and season-ticket groups. A Broomfield sporting event transportation booking that gets the whole group to the curb together before puck drop or tip-off.
- Concert-goers. A Broomfield concert transportation booking for a touring show, when the no-bag rule and the packed lots make a group drop-off worth more than usual.
- Company outings and client entertaining. A Broomfield corporate transportation booking that moves a suite group or a full office from a Broomfield campus straight to the doors.
- Birthday and milestone groups. A game night that doubles as a Broomfield birthday party transportation booking, with the celebration starting on the ride down.
Booking Your Ball Arena Bus From Broomfield
Lining up a bus for this run takes three steps. First, request a quote with your group size, your Broomfield pickup point, the event and date, and how much time you want before and after the game. Second, confirm the vehicle and your drop point — the booking company verifies the 5th and Walnut curb assignment and current lot conditions for your date.
Third, set your post-event pickup window so the bus is staged nearby and ready the moment the crowd releases.
A few timing questions come up often. How early should we leave Broomfield? Plan for 45 minutes to an hour of total travel time on a game night, factoring in the US-36 and I-25 merge.
Can the bus wait during the game? Yes — the vehicle is booked as a block of hours, so it holds during the event and stages nearby for pickup, exactly as covered above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Ball Arena?
The closest published drop point is the Ball Arena Rideshare lot at 5th and Walnut Streets, inside the 4Runner West parking lot. It's the same zone the arena designates for rideshare, taxi, and limo drop-off, and it's about a 10-minute, 1,745-foot walk to Grand Atrium Door 3. The exact curb assignment for your event date is confirmed when you book.
Where do buses park near Ball Arena during a game?
Ball Arena's own directions and parking page don't publish a separate motorcoach lot — vehicles use the same approach streets off Auraria Parkway or Chopper Circle as standard traffic. Because assignments can shift by event, the booking company confirms staging for your specific date.
How much does it cost to rent a bus from Broomfield to Ball Arena?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours booked, the date, and mileage from your Broomfield pickup point. You can compare quotes online in about a minute, or call 720-452-6240 for a price quote.
What is Ball Arena's address?
Ball Arena is located at 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204, just west of downtown Denver off Speer Boulevard.
Is there a train or bus from Broomfield to Ball Arena?
Yes. RTD's Flatiron Flyer runs the US-36 corridor from a Broomfield park-n-ride to Denver Union Station, where the D, E, H, and W light rail lines continue on to the Ball Arena/Elitch Gardens stop. A 3-hour RTD pass runs $2.75.
It works for a rider or two, but it means two transfers each way and no group control over timing.
What's the bag policy at Ball Arena?
Standard bags, purses, backpacks, and luggage are not allowed inside. Small clutches or fanny packs up to 4in x 6in x 1.5in, and medical or diaper bags up to 14in x 14in x 6in, are permitted with screening. There's no bag check inside; a Binbox locker option runs $12.
Can we bring water bottles into Ball Arena?
An empty metal or plastic water bottle of 32oz or less is allowed for Nuggets, Avalanche, and Mammoth games, but not for concerts or special events.
How far in advance should we book a bus from Broomfield to Ball Arena?
As early as your date and group size are set. Big games and touring concerts fill up the available vehicles first, so calling as soon as you know your date gets your group the best selection.
What size bus fits our group?
A Sprinter van covers up to about 14 people, a minibus runs 15 to 30, and a party bus or full-size charter bus covers 15 to 56. The right pick depends on your headcount and how much time your group wants to spend socializing on the ride.
Is there ADA-accessible drop-off at Ball Arena?
Yes. The Ball Arena Rideshare lot at 5th and Walnut also serves as the ADA-accessible drop-off point, leading to the VIP/ADA entrance at Grand Atrium or East Atrium.
What teams play at Ball Arena?
Ball Arena is home to the Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and the Colorado Mammoth (National Lacrosse League), in addition to touring concerts and family shows throughout the year.
How long does the drive from Broomfield to Ball Arena take?
Roughly 20 to 24 miles and 25 to 35 minutes off-peak via US-36 to I-25 South. Build in extra time around a 7:00 PM start, since that window overlaps with heavier volume on both roads.
Can the bus wait for us during the game and pick us up after?
Yes. The vehicle is reserved as a block of hours, so it can hold during the game and stage nearby for an arranged pickup window right after the final horn.
Book Your Broomfield Bus to Ball Arena Today
Also planning a trip to Empower Field at Mile High or Coors Field? Those guides cover their own drop-offs and parking.
Whether it's a Nuggets game, an Avalanche playoff run, or a touring concert, Broomfieldminibuscompany.com makes it easy to compare charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans for the trip from Broomfield to Ball Arena. Call 720-452-6240 any time for a price quote, or use the online quote tool to see vehicles and pricing in about a minute.
