Norfolk Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
Norfolk party bus rentals are easy to find through Hamptonpartybuscompany.com. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates in seconds from a network of transportation companies serving Norfolk and all of Hampton Roads. Whether you need a 25-passenger party bus for a night on Granby Street or a 56-passenger charter bus for a corporate shuttle to the Norfolk Convention Center, getting a free quote takes about a minute.
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Find the Right Party Bus Rental in Norfolk for Your Group
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com makes it simple to compare party bus and charter bus options from a network of transportation companies serving Norfolk and the broader Hampton Roads region, all in one place. Fill out one short form or call 948-208-8200 any time, any day, and you'll get pricing and vehicle options in under a minute — no account required, no obligation.
Instead of calling company after company, describing your trip each time, and waiting on callbacks that never quite line up — you fill out one form and compare vehicles, amenities, and rates from a large network of companies serving Norfolk, all at once. A 15-passenger party bus, a 35-passenger minibus, a full 56-passenger charter bus — whatever fits your group, it's on one screen. That's the whole idea.
Call 948-208-8200 or use the online quote tool right now to see what's available for your date!
Norfolk Charter Bus & Party Bus Rentals
Norfolk bus rentals come in every size, from 14-passenger Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans for smaller groups to 15–35 passenger minibuses and 40–56 passenger charter buses for large corporate shuttles, school field trips, and stadium runs. Party buses from 15 up to 50 passengers are available for celebrations, nights out, and everything in between. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 948-208-8200 to talk through your options!
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
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25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your trip. Fill out the online quote form or call 948-208-8200 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before your trip.
Choose the Norfolk Bus Amenities You Need
Not every trip to Norfolk calls for the same setup. A night bar-hopping through the NEON District or finishing on Atlantic Avenue in Ocean View calls for a party bus with perimeter seating, a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and Bluetooth sound. A corporate shuttle between Norfolk International Airport and the Town Point area or the Norfolk Waterside District calls for a minibus with reclining seats, overhead storage, and climate control.
For overnight trips or longer hauls — say, a group transfer to Richmond or D.C. — a full-size charter bus adds undercarriage storage and onboard restrooms, so the ride is as comfortable as the destination.
Amenities vary by vehicle and provider. Compare options side by side through the online form, or call 948-208-8200 and a team is ready to help match the right bus to your trip.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With LED Lighting and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After submitting a quote request, browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle for a trip, call 948-208-8200.
Get Your Norfolk Party Bus Price Online
Norfolk party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need. As a planning reference, here's a look at typical rate ranges: a 15–35 passenger minibus runs roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus typically runs $250–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$375 per hour on weekends.
A 56-passenger charter bus generally falls in the $200–$350 per hour range. These are planning ranges — real pricing shifts based on your specific date, route, and demand.
The fastest way to get a number for your actual trip is to call 948-208-8200 or fill out the online form. Either way, you'll have pricing for your trip in about a minute. Check the party bus prices page to see the full rate breakdown by vehicle type!
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 948-208-8200. | |||
More Choices on Norfolk Party Buses, One Search
Finding a Norfolk party bus rental used to mean calling company after company, sitting on hold, and comparing quotes that arrived in three different formats three days later. Hamptonpartybuscompany.com cuts all of that out. Fill out one quick form or call 948-208-8200 — any time, any day — and you'll see vehicle options and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Norfolk and Hampton Roads in about a minute.
Because this is a comparison website and not a single operator, you're never locked into one fleet. A group of 12 heading to a Tides game at Harbor Park needs something completely different from a 200-person convention shuttle running between Norfolk International and the Waterside District — and both are findable here, at the right size and the right price. No account required.
No obligation. No callbacks to chase. Just real options for your trip, fast.
Whatever your event — a Norfolk wedding shuttle, a concert run to Chartway Arena, a prom night, a corporate transfer — the form takes about 30 seconds to fill out and the results come back in under a minute. Call 948-208-8200 right now!
Group Transportation Services in Norfolk
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com connects groups to transportation across every kind of Norfolk event — airport shuttles, concerts, corporate shuttles, bachelorette nights, weddings, prom, sporting events, school field trips, and pub crawls. Whatever brings your group to Norfolk, there's a bus available for it. Call 948-208-8200 to find yours!

Norfolk Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (2200 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518) is the primary airport for Hampton Roads, handling millions of passengers annually through its two concourses. Commercial vehicle pickup at ORF uses the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level of the terminal — have your group collect all luggage and assemble there before calling for the bus, since pulling into the commercial lane before your group is ready creates timing problems at a busy curb.
Groups flying into the region sometimes land at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) instead, which sits about 25 miles northwest in Newport News — a meaningful difference in routing if your hotel is in downtown Norfolk versus the airport corridor. A charter bus or minibus rental handles both airports and transfers directly to Norfolk hotels, the Waterside District, or Naval Station Norfolk gate areas without the coordination headache of splitting a large group across rideshares. Call 948-208-8200 to set up your Norfolk airport shuttle!

Norfolk Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A Norfolk bachelorette night built right hits three or four neighborhoods in one evening — Ghent for dinner, Granby Street for the main bar run, then the NEON District for late-night options. The problem with doing that in separate cars is that someone ends up as the designated navigator each time the group moves, and finding parking near Granby Street on a Saturday night after 9pm is genuinely frustrating. A Norfolk bachelorette party bus rental keeps everyone together from the first stop to the last, with no parking search between venues.
Popular stops include the Historic Ghent neighborhood along Colley Avenue, the bar stretch on Granby Street between Freemason and Brambleton, and the rooftop at Grain in downtown Norfolk. A 20- to 30-passenger party bus is the right fit for most bachelorette groups, with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and wraparound seating built in. Call 948-208-8200 to check availability for your date!

Norfolk Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A birthday party bus arrival in Norfolk is hard to top — especially for a Sweet 16 or quinceañera with the whole group on board. Norfolk birthday party buses seating 15 to 50 are available for celebrations of every size, from a small friend group hitting Granby Street to a large quinceañera with guests moving between a ceremony venue and a reception hall in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake.
For milestone adult birthdays, a night starting at dinner in Ghent and ending at a downtown rooftop is easy to execute when the bus handles all the routing. Sprinter limos in the 14-passenger range are a popular fit for smaller, more intimate birthday groups — running roughly $225–$350 per hour on weekends. For bigger celebrations, a 40-passenger party bus in the $325–$500 per hour range on weekends keeps the energy up from pickup to last call.
Use the online quote form or call 948-208-8200 to check availability for your celebration date!

Norfolk Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Norfolk's two biggest concert venues sit on opposite ends of the logistics spectrum, and knowing the difference shapes your whole plan. Chartway Arena (4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529) sits on the ODU campus, where event parking fills fast and surrounding residential streets go permit-only on major show nights — a 40-passenger party bus drops your group at the arena entrance and stages nearby while you're inside. Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach draws stadium-level crowds with a known post-show traffic backup on I-264 westbound that can stretch 45 minutes — a Norfolk concert bus rental means your group isn't stuck in that crawl.
Chrysler Hall (215 St. Paul's Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510) anchors the downtown arts corridor near MacArthur Center, where garage parking is limited on Broadway-run weekends. A minibus drops at the St. Paul's Boulevard entrance steps from the lobby. Call 948-208-8200 to find a Norfolk concert bus that fits your group size!

Norfolk Corporate Event Transportation
Norfolk's corporate corridor runs from the Waterside District through Town Point to the Norfolk Convention Center (100 E. Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510), and getting a large group through downtown during peak hours — especially on I-264 inbound during morning rush — adds real time to any transfer. A minibus or charter bus rental keeps your team on one vehicle and on schedule, with drop-off directly at the Convention Center's Main Street entrance.
For multi-day conventions, a dedicated shuttle loop between downtown Norfolk hotels and the Convention Center eliminates the coordination problem of 60 employees each solving their own parking situation. The Norfolk Convention Center has a bus and motorcoach drop-off zone along East Main Street — confirm the current approach with the venue before your event date, as construction in the downtown corridor can shift access points. Call 948-208-8200 for Norfolk corporate shuttle rates and availability!

Norfolk Private Event Transportation Services
Norfolk's event calendar runs hard from April through October, and several dates create real transportation pressure for private groups. Harborfest at Town Point Park each June draws more than 100,000 visitors over three days, turning the downtown waterfront into a pedestrian corridor with severely limited street parking. A charter bus or minibus drops your private group at Town Point and stages nearby while your event runs — no one's circling the parking garage on Waterside Drive for 20 minutes while the rest of the group waits.
For family reunions spanning multiple Norfolk venues — a morning at the Nauticus museum, an afternoon at Ocean View Beach Park, dinner at the Waterside District — a 40–56 passenger charter bus holds the entire group together across the whole day without the coordination of five separate cars. The Virginia Arts Festival each spring and the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival in the fall both compress parking in the Ghent and downtown corridors. Call 948-208-8200 for Norfolk private event bus rental rates and availability!

Norfolk Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in Norfolk — typically late April through May — is the single busiest stretch of the year for party bus demand across the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk public and private high schools, including Maury, Granby, and Norfolk Academy, hold their proms within a tight six-week window, and availability at the right vehicle size evaporates fast. For prom: book by January or expect limited availability and higher weekend rates.
A 20- to 30-passenger party bus is the most common fit for a prom group, running roughly $275–$425 per hour on weekend evenings. Homecoming season in the fall brings a second demand spike, particularly around ODU home football games at Kornblau Field. Norfolk prom and homecoming bus rentals go fast — call 948-208-8200 as soon as your date is confirmed to check availability and pricing.

Norfolk School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Norfolk is one of the most field-trip-rich cities in the Mid-Atlantic — Nauticus (1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510) and the adjacent USS Wisconsin (BB-64), the Chrysler Museum of Art (1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510), and the Virginia Zoo (3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504) are all within a few miles of each other. A charter bus or school event bus rental handles pickup at the school and drop-off at each venue without requiring a caravan of parent vehicles through downtown Norfolk traffic.
The Chrysler Museum of Art offers group admission for school visits and has a designated bus drop-off area along Mowbray Arch — confirm the current approach with the museum before your visit, as nearby construction near the Hague can affect access. For longer educational trips to Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, or Yorktown, a 56-passenger charter bus with onboard restrooms and overhead storage makes the drive genuinely comfortable for students and chaperones. ADA-accessible vehicles are available — mention it when requesting your quote.
Call 948-208-8200 to plan your school group's Norfolk trip!

Norfolk Sporting Event Transportation
The Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park (150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510) sit in one of the best minor-league ballpark settings in the country, right on the Elizabeth River waterfront — but Harbor Park's parking lot fills on sellout nights, and the walk from the nearest street parking along Park Avenue or Commerce Street adds real distance after extra innings. A charter bus drops your group at the Harbor Park main entrance on Park Avenue and stages in the lot, so the postgame walk to the bus is 50 feet, not five blocks.
ODU Monarchs football at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium (4300 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529) draws strong tailgate crowds, and the Hampton Boulevard corridor going northbound after games backs up reliably. A Norfolk sporting event charter bus moves the whole group out of the parking structure together rather than waiting for the lot to clear. For fan groups heading to Virginia Beach for Strikers FC or Hampton Coliseum for bigger events, the same logic applies — call 948-208-8200 to get your group sorted!

Norfolk Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Norfolk's most-booked wedding venues sit across several distinct neighborhoods, and guest parking is rarely simple at any of them. The Hermitage Museum & Gardens (7637 North Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505) is set on a wooded North Shore estate with limited on-site parking — a Norfolk wedding shuttle bus running loops from a nearby hotel block keeps guests from arriving stressed and hunting for spots. The Norfolk Botanical Garden (6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518) is a beautiful ceremony site near the airport, but the access road from Azalea Garden Road is narrow and controlled on event days.
A 15–35 passenger minibus is a popular fit for wedding guest shuttles between a hotel block and a ceremony or reception venue, running roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekends. For bridal party logistics on the day itself, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles pickup at the hotel, portraits at a waterfront location, and delivery to the ceremony venue without anyone worrying about parking formalwear. Call 948-208-8200 to build a Norfolk wedding transportation plan!

Norfolk Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The craft brewing scene along the 757 corridor has grown fast, and Norfolk sits at the center of it. A Norfolk pub crawl bus rental lets your group hit Smartmouth Brewing (1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507) in the NEON District, walk across to Norfolk Brewing Co. (925 Florida Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508), and continue to O'Connor Brewing Company (211 W. 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517) in the Scott's Addition-adjacent warehouse corridor — all without anyone playing navigator between stops.
For groups that want to extend the circuit into Virginia Beach's craft scene or down toward Suffolk's winery corridor, a 25- to 40-passenger party bus keeps everyone moving together at the group's own pace. Weekend evening rates for a 25-passenger party bus run roughly $275–$375 per hour — split across 20 people, that's well under $20 per person per hour. Use the online form or call 948-208-8200 to check availability for your date!
How to Book a Party Bus in Norfolk
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Norfolk & Beyond
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com helps groups find transportation across all of Hampton Roads, not just Norfolk. Whether you need a Virginia Beach party bus, a Newport News charter bus, a Chesapeake bus rental, a Portsmouth party bus, or a Hampton group shuttle — the same quick quote form covers the entire region. Call 948-208-8200 any time!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norfolk Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. Submit the quote form to see pricing and available vehicles for your date, then compare the options and find what fits your trip.
What is Hamptonpartybuscompany.com?
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation in Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region. It is not a bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles. It's an easy way to fill out one form or call one number and compare party bus, charter bus, and minibus options from a network of transportation companies serving the area — all at once, with no account required and no obligation.
How does Hamptonpartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the quick online form or call 948-208-8200. You'll see vehicle options and pricing from companies serving Norfolk and Hampton Roads in about a minute. Compare vehicles, amenities, and rates side by side, then choose what fits your group.
It's really that straightforward.
How much does a party bus cost in Norfolk?
Norfolk party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and trip length. As a general planning range: a 15–35 passenger minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekends, a 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $275–$375 per hour on weekends, and a 56-passenger charter bus generally falls in the $200–$350 per hour range. These numbers give you a starting point — actual pricing moves with your specific date, route, and demand.
Call 948-208-8200 or fill out the form for pricing on your trip in about a minute.
Where does a charter bus drop off at Chartway Arena?
Chartway Arena sits on the ODU campus at 4320 Hampton Blvd. The main vehicle approach for events is off Hampton Boulevard, with drop-off near the arena's front entrance. Residential permit parking goes into effect on the surrounding ODU neighborhood streets during major events, so a charter bus that stages in the arena's event lot is a cleaner solution than trying to park nearby. Check the Chartway Arena bus rental guide and confirm current drop-off details with the venue before your event date.
How does a bus drop off at the Norfolk Convention Center?
The Norfolk Convention Center (100 E. Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510) has a motorcoach and bus drop-off zone along East Main Street on the north side of the building. For multi-day conventions, groups typically establish a shuttle loop from downtown Norfolk hotel blocks — the Marriott on Granby Street and the Sheraton at the Waterside are the most common starting points. Always confirm the current approach with the venue directly, since downtown Norfolk construction has periodically shifted access routes on the Main Street and St. Paul's Boulevard corridor.
When is the hardest time to find a Norfolk party bus?
Prom season (late April through May) is the tightest window in the entire Hampton Roads region — Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake high schools all hold proms within about six weeks, and demand across the network peaks hard. Harborfest weekend in June is the second-most competitive period for larger vehicles. If your event falls anywhere near either of those windows, booking three to four months out is strongly advisable.
For most other dates, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but earlier always means better pricing and more vehicle options.
Can a party bus or charter bus get to Harbor Park for a Tides game?
Yes. Harbor Park (150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510) has an on-site lot with charter bus access off Park Avenue near the main entrance. On sold-out nights, arrival timing matters — the lot begins filling about 90 minutes before first pitch on weekend games.
A charter bus drops your group at the front gate, which makes the postgame exit much smoother than managing five separate cars in the same lot. Check the official Tides directions page for current parking and access information before your visit.
How far in advance should I book a Norfolk party bus?
For most events in Norfolk, booking at least four to six weeks out gives you the best combination of vehicle selection and pricing. For prom (book by January), Harborfest weekend in June, and any ODU home football game weekend, plan for three to four months minimum. The further out you book, the more options are available — and rates on popular dates go up as availability thins.
Call 948-208-8200 right now to check what's available for your date before it's gone.
Popular Norfolk Party Bus Destinations
Norfolk's best group destinations run from the waterfront at Town Point Park to the museum corridor on Freemason Street, the craft brewery loop in the NEON District, and the stadium at Harbor Park. Here's what to know about getting a bus to each one!

Nauticus & the USS Wisconsin
Nauticus (1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510) sits on the downtown waterfront with the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) — one of the largest battleships ever built — docked alongside the museum. The venue is steps from the Waterside District and Town Point Park, making it an easy anchor stop on a larger Norfolk itinerary. Bus drop-off for Nauticus uses the Waterside Drive access near the main entrance, and overflow parking for large groups is available in the Waterside District garage across the street.
Group admission pricing and advance booking for school and tour groups are available through the official Nauticus plan-your-visit page. For a school trip anchoring Nauticus and the Wisconsin, a 56-passenger charter bus with overhead storage handles both the students and all the gear.
Address: 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 | Phone: (757) 664-1000

Norfolk Botanical Garden
The Norfolk Botanical Garden (6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518) covers 175 acres adjacent to Norfolk International Airport, making it one of the largest botanical gardens on the East Coast. It's a heavily booked wedding and private event venue from April through October, and Azalea Garden Road — the only vehicle access route from the airport corridor — narrows down to a controlled entrance lane during major events. Guest parking on event nights fills quickly.
A minibus shuttle running loops from a nearby hotel block keeps guests from arriving late and circling the lot, which is a genuine problem on peak spring weekends. For garden tours and group visits, a 35-passenger minibus is an ideal fit. Confirm group access protocols with the garden before your visit.
Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 | Phone: (757) 441-5830

The Chrysler Museum of Art
The Chrysler Museum of Art (1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510) sits on the edge of the Hague inlet in the Ghent neighborhood, surrounded by the historic residential streets of one of Norfolk's most walkable districts. There is designated bus drop-off along Mowbray Arch on the building's west side — confirm the current access point with the museum directly before your visit, since the Hague area has seen road work affecting approach routes. On-site parking is limited, especially on First Fridays when the museum draws a large walk-in crowd from the Ghent corridor.
Admission is free, which makes it a natural anchor stop on a larger group itinerary. A 25-passenger party bus or minibus is the right size for most adult group art tours.
Address: 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510 | Phone: (757) 664-6200

Waterside District
The Waterside District (333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510) is Norfolk's waterfront food and entertainment hub, anchored by local restaurant and bar concepts along the Elizabeth River. It sits directly adjacent to Town Point Park, which hosts Harborfest and the Virginia Arts Festival, making it a natural hub for large group itineraries that include both a venue and outdoor event access. Street parking along Waterside Drive fills fast on weekend evenings and during festival weekends — during Harborfest, the entire riverfront corridor is effectively closed to private vehicles.
A bus drop-off at the main Waterside Drive entrance handles the whole group in one pass. For private group buyouts or corporate events at Waterside, contact the management office for event vehicle coordination. Call 948-208-8200 to set up your Norfolk group transportation!
Address: 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 | Phone: (757) 228-3000

Virginia Zoo
The Virginia Zoo (3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504) sits along Granby Street in the Lafayette Park neighborhood, about two miles north of downtown Norfolk. It's a top school field trip destination across the Hampton Roads region, and the zoo's main lot off Granby Street — while reasonable in size — fills on busy spring Saturdays when multiple school groups and general visitors overlap. Bus and motorcoach parking is available in the main lot with advance coordination; contact the zoo's group sales team before your visit to confirm the approach.
The zoo's location on Granby Street makes it easy to combine with a broader Norfolk itinerary — it's a straight shot south to the NEON District and downtown. A 40–56 passenger charter bus with undercarriage storage handles a full school group and all associated gear comfortably.
Address: 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504 | Phone: (757) 624-9937

Scope Arena
Norfolk Scope Arena (201 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510) is a 12,000-seat multipurpose arena in the heart of downtown, hosting concerts, family shows, ice events, and Norfolk Admirals hockey. It sits one block off the St. Paul's Boulevard corridor, where downtown Norfolk parking structures are the primary option on event nights — those garages fill within 60–90 minutes of a major show, and the walk from the outermost lots is four to six blocks. A charter bus drops your group on Brambleton Avenue at the arena's main entrance and stages nearby while the event runs, so there's no parking structure to navigate and no postgame lot shuffle.
For Admirals playoff games and major concerts at Scope, book your Norfolk charter bus rental at least four weeks ahead — call 948-208-8200 now to check your date!
Address: 201 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 | Phone: (757) 664-6464