Suffolk Party Bus Rentals
Suffolk sprawls across more than 400 square miles — the largest city by land area in Virginia — and moving a group across it without a plan is a genuine headache. Hamptonpartybuscompany.com makes finding the right bus simple: fill out one quick form or call 948-208-8200, compare vehicles and rates from transportation companies serving Suffolk and the surrounding Hampton Roads region, and find exactly what your group needs in minutes.
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Hamptonpartybuscompany.com is a comparison and quote-request website — the kind that saves you from calling six different companies, describing your trip six different times, and waiting on callbacks that never quite match up.
Fill out one short form or call 948-208-8200, and you'll see pricing and vehicle options from transportation companies serving Suffolk and the greater Hampton Roads metro in seconds. No account required. No obligation.
Suffolk groups have real options here: 15–35 passenger minibuses for corporate shuttles and wedding guest transfers, party buses ranging from 15 passengers up to 50 passengers for bachelorette nights and milestone birthdays, and 40–56 passenger charter buses for school trips, fan travel, and large-scale events. Whatever your headcount and however far you're going, there's a vehicle sized for it. Call 948-208-8200 any time — available every day of the year — or use the online quote tool right now.
Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals in Suffolk
Suffolk group trips run the full range — quick downtown hops, multi-stop birthday crawls, and long hauls up to Richmond or DC — so the vehicle options match. Browse Sprinter vans, 14-passenger Sprinter limos, party buses from 15 to 50 passengers, minibuses, and full-size charter buses — all searchable by date and group size on this site.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are examples and may not be the exact makes and models available for every trip. Photos show stock or typical vehicles, not necessarily the one available for a given trip. Fill out the online quote form or call 948-208-8200 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities for the trip.
Amenities Available for Your Suffolk Bus Rental
Not every trip needs the same setup. A 25-passenger party bus built for a bachelorette night typically comes loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar area, wraparound perimeter seating, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs. A Sprinter limo or executive Sprinter van brings leather seating, individual climate control, USB charging, and tinted windows — a clean fit for corporate transfers or bridal party pickups.
Full-size charter buses add onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays, reclining seats, overhead storage, WiFi, and power outlets, which matters a lot when your group is heading from Suffolk to a NASCAR weekend at Richmond Raceway or a multi-day corporate conference in DC.
Amenities vary by vehicle and availability. Use the online quote tool or call 948-208-8200 to filter by what your group actually needs.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With 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 the quote request is submitted, vehicle options, pricing, and available details can be browsed on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle for the trip, call 948-208-8200.
Suffolk Party Bus Rental Prices
Suffolk party bus rental prices shift based on the vehicle, the date, how long you need it, and how far you're going. To give you a planning baseline: a minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekdays, while a 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$375 per hour on weekends. A full-size charter bus for a longer haul — say, a school group heading to Colonial Williamsburg or a fan bus up to a Nationals game — generally runs $200–$350 per hour.
Per-day rates start around $1,100 for a minibus and run up to $4,050 for a large party bus on a peak weekend.
These are planning ranges, not quotes. Real pricing moves with demand, season, and the specific itinerary. The fastest way to get pricing for your exact date: use the 30-second online quote tool or call 948-208-8200.
You'll have a quote in under a minute. Check out the party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown.
| 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. | |||
Compare Suffolk Party Bus Prices Side by Side
Because you're not limited to one fleet. That's the whole point. Hamptonpartybuscompany.com compares transportation companies serving Suffolk and the wider Hampton Roads corridor — so instead of getting one quote from one company with whatever happens to be available, you see multiple vehicle options, multiple price points, and multiple configurations side by side. You pick what fits your group, your budget, and your itinerary.
Not what someone else happens to have on the lot that day.
Suffolk's geography makes this especially useful. The city covers more ground than any other in Virginia — from the Nansemond River waterfront near downtown to the farmland and suburbs stretching toward Chesapeake and Isle of Wight County. A group heading from northern Suffolk to a wedding venue in Portsmouth is making a very different trip than a school group staging at a church in Holland and heading to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk.
Every part of it is covered, and the quote tool works the same either way: one form, compare options, done. Call 948-208-8200 or use the online tool — free, no account needed, takes about a minute.
Suffolk Party Bus Services
From airport transfers and game-day fan travel to wedding shuttles, bachelorette nights, prom, school field trips, and corporate shuttles — whatever moves your group in Suffolk, there's a bus ready for it. Call 948-208-8200 to get started.

Suffolk Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Suffolk sits roughly equidistant between two airports — Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is about 22 miles east via US-58 and I-64, and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is approximately 35 miles north via US-460. Neither has a straightforward bus drop-off: ORF funnels commercial vehicles through the Arrivals Level curbside zones at the terminal, and the congestion on Norview Avenue during peak arrivals can be significant. PHF is smaller and less congested but requires pre-coordination for group pickups.
Review the PHF group shuttle guide for specifics before your trip.
The key at both airports: have your full group collected with luggage before calling for the bus to pull up. Don't call for the vehicle while half your group is still at baggage claim. A Hampton Roads airport shuttle bus for a larger group is significantly more efficient than splitting into rideshares — and none of your people get left behind if a flight runs late.
Call 948-208-8200 to set up your Suffolk airport transfer.

Suffolk Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A Suffolk bachelorette night almost always heads east — into the Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk for dinner and cocktails, down to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront strip, or into Portsmouth's Olde Towne for something a little more low-key. The problem with driving yourself: the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and the Downtown Tunnel are both tolled, both prone to long backups on weekend nights, and neither is any fun after a long night out.
A Suffolk bachelorette party bus rental — typically a 20- to 40-passenger bus with LED lighting, a bar setup, Bluetooth sound, and wraparound seating — means the group rolls from pickup in Suffolk straight to the first stop in Norfolk without anyone navigating the tunnel in the dark. The night runs on your itinerary, not on rideshare availability at 1 a.m. Rates on a 25-passenger party bus run $275–$375 per hour on weekends.
Call 948-208-8200 to check availability for your date.

Suffolk Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Suffolk has a large and active community when it comes to milestone birthday celebrations, and a party bus arrival at the venue is one of the most memorable parts of the night. A Suffolk birthday party bus in the 15- to 40-passenger range works well for Sweet 16s and quinceañeras heading to event halls in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, or Virginia Beach — many families hold the reception at venues like Embassy Suites by Hilton Chesapeake or halls along the Western Branch corridor.
For adult milestone birthdays hitting a dinner-and-nightlife circuit across Hampton Roads, a party bus with LED lighting and a built-in bar setup makes the evening an event in itself — not just transportation to an event. Rates start around $250 per hour on a weekday for a smaller party bus and run up to $500 per hour on a peak Saturday night for a larger 40–50 passenger vehicle. Call 948-208-8200 or use the quote tool to check pricing for your specific date and headcount.

Suffolk Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Suffolk doesn't have a major concert venue inside city limits, but it's squarely in range of several big ones — and that's exactly when having a bus pays off. Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach (3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) hosts major touring acts all summer, and the post-show parking situation on I-264 heading back west toward Suffolk is notoriously slow. The amphitheater shuttle guide breaks down the drop-off and pickup logistics in detail.
Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666) and Chartway Arena in Norfolk both host arena-level shows that draw Suffolk concertgoers regularly. Parking near Chartway fills early and the walk from remote lots is long. A Suffolk concert bus rental solves the post-show scramble — everyone loads up at a pre-set pickup point and rides back together.
Call 948-208-8200 to get started before the show sells out.

Suffolk Corporate Event Transportation
Suffolk's business base spans logistics and agriculture near the port corridor, manufacturing in the Holland and Westhaven areas, and office and business services downtown near North Main Street. Corporate groups heading to meetings at the Suffolk Executive Center or shuttling employees between Suffolk and the Norfolk-Portsmouth business corridor deal with the same bottleneck day after day: the US-58/460 interchange backs up hard during morning and evening rush, and the Downtown Tunnel into Portsmouth adds unpredictability to any fixed departure schedule.
A Suffolk corporate event bus rental — typically a minibus or Sprinter van for teams of 10–20 — keeps your group on one vehicle and one schedule, which is a lot more manageable than coordinating 10 individual cars across the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel or the Downtown Tunnel. For larger conferences at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott or the Virginia Beach Convention Center, a full 56-passenger charter bus handles the whole team in one shot. Call 948-208-8200 to discuss a custom shuttle contract.

Suffolk Private Event Transportation Services
Suffolk hosts its own calendar of events that turn the roads unpredictable fast. The Peanut Fest — the Suffolk Peanut Fest held each October at the Suffolk Fairgrounds (524 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434) — draws tens of thousands of visitors to the city's downtown and fairgrounds area. North Main Street sees real congestion during peak Peanut Fest hours, and parking near the fairgrounds is limited for large groups arriving from outside the city.
For a family reunion, a church retreat, or a private group event that spans multiple Suffolk locations in a single day — the Constant's Wharf Park & Marina area on the Nansemond River, then dinner in downtown Suffolk, then a final stop elsewhere — a charter bus or minibus keeps everyone on one vehicle and one timeline. Suffolk private event transportation through Hamptonpartybuscompany.com works for groups of 10 to 56 passengers. Call 948-208-8200 to build a custom itinerary.

Suffolk Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Suffolk City Public Schools' prom season runs April through May, and it's among the busiest seasons for party bus rentals across Hampton Roads. Nansemond River High School, King's Fork High School, and Lakeland High School all hold proms within a compressed window, and every other high school from Chesapeake to Virginia Beach is doing the same thing simultaneously — which means demand spikes hard and vehicles go fast.
For prom: book by January. Waiting until March typically means higher rates and limited vehicle selection; waiting until April can mean no availability at all for the vehicle your group wants. Hamptonpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to get started early — fill out the quick form or call 948-208-8200 to check what's available for your school's prom night. A Suffolk prom party bus in the 20–30 passenger range runs $275–$425 per hour on a spring weekend.

Suffolk School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Suffolk City Public Schools runs a full field trip calendar, and the most popular destinations are all within an hour: Colonial Williamsburg (about 40 miles north on US-460), the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk (about 25 miles east), Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin on the Norfolk waterfront, and The Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth. All of these require coordinating significant group logistics — parking at Colonial Williamsburg and the Norfolk waterfront is limited for large commercial vehicles, and some sites require advance group registration.
A Suffolk school event charter bus handles the routing and drop-off, keeps students in one group from pickup to return, and comes with overhead storage and onboard restrooms on select vehicles — which matters on any trip over 45 minutes. ADA-accessible vehicles are available; mention it when you request a quote. Call 948-208-8200 to get pricing for your school group's next trip.

Suffolk Sporting Event Transportation
Suffolk sports fans travel east for the big games. Norfolk Tides games at Harbor Park (150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510) are a summer staple, and parking near the ballpark on the Elizabeth River waterfront is extremely tight on Friday and Saturday nights — the closest garage fills up fast, and walking from remote street parking adds 15–20 minutes each way. A minibus drops your group at the Harbor Park entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot after the final out.
For NFL fan travel — Commanders games in DC or Browns games in Cleveland — a Suffolk charter bus for sporting events makes the long haul comfortable and keeps the group together. The Langley Speedway guide has race-day logistics if NASCAR is your thing. And for ODU Monarchs games at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, a 15–25 passenger minibus is the right fit.
Call 948-208-8200 to plan your game-day trip.

Suffolk Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Suffolk has a growing wedding venue scene anchored by its peanut farm countryside, waterfront properties along the Nansemond River, and restored historic buildings downtown. Venues like The Elms Events, farms in the Holland area, and waterfront properties near Constant's Wharf share one logistical reality: guests coming from hotels in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, or Norfolk are making a 20–35 minute drive each way, often on rural roads they've never seen before after dark.
A Suffolk wedding shuttle bus solves the return-trip problem cleanly — guests board at the venue, the bus makes a loop back to the hotel block, and nobody is navigating King's Highway at midnight without a plan. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the bridal party on the day itself. A minibus or charter bus handles guest shuttles between the hotel block and the ceremony and reception sites.
Call 948-208-8200 to set up the full shuttle plan for your wedding weekend.

Suffolk Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The area around Suffolk sits inside the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail corridor, and the western Hampton Roads region has a handful of working wineries worth building an afternoon around. Mermaid Winery has a location in Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood; Billsburg Brewery in Williamsburg is about 45 minutes north of Suffolk via US-460 and is a popular add-on for groups willing to make a day of it. The Suffolk Brewing Company (6182 Pruden Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434) is a natural anchor stop for any Suffolk-based pub crawl itinerary.
The whole point of a Suffolk winery tour bus rental is that nobody in the group has to be the designated driver — the route is handled, and the group moves between stops together without splitting into separate cars or hunting for parking at each location. A 15–25 passenger party bus or minibus works well for most wine tour groups. Call 948-208-8200 to put together a custom multi-stop itinerary.
How to Rent a Party Bus in Suffolk
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Suffolk & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffolk Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options for your trip. Fill out the quote form or call 948-208-8200 to see pricing and available vehicles for your date, then choose what fits your group.
What is Hamptonpartybuscompany.com?
Hamptonpartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website for group transportation, showing pricing and vehicle options from transportation companies serving Suffolk and the broader Hampton Roads region — all through one quick form or one phone call to 948-208-8200.
No account required.
How does Hamptonpartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the online quote form, and you'll see available vehicles and rates from companies serving your area. You can also call 948-208-8200 any time to have options pulled for your date directly. Either way, the whole process takes under a minute to get started.
How much does a party bus cost in Suffolk?
Rates vary by vehicle size, date, and how long you need the bus. A minibus generally runs $200–$275 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends. A mid-size party bus (25–30 passengers) typically runs $275–$425 per hour on a weekend.
A full charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour. These are planning ranges — your real number depends on your specific itinerary. Call 948-208-8200 or use the online form to get pricing for your date in about a minute.
Do I need to travel through the tunnels to get to major venues from Suffolk?
Yes, in many cases. Getting from Suffolk to Norfolk or Portsmouth requires using either the Downtown Tunnel (US-58/460) or the Midtown Tunnel. Both are tolled and both are prone to backups on weekend evenings and after events.
Virginia's E-ZPass handles the tolls electronically for commercial vehicles. Planning your departure time around tunnel traffic — and building in buffer time for post-event exits — is genuinely important for Suffolk groups. Your bus handles the approach; you just need to know when to leave.
What's the best vehicle for a Suffolk group heading to a Norfolk Tides game?
For a group of 10–20, a minibus is usually the right fit — easier to stage near Harbor Park and less of a parking coordination challenge than a full charter bus. For a bigger fan group of 30–50, a party bus or charter bus makes more sense, and you'll want to confirm your pickup point near the ballpark in advance. The Harbor Park bus rental guide has the specific drop-off and staging details.
Can a charter bus handle a multi-stop itinerary across Suffolk?
Absolutely. Multi-stop trips — a vineyard, then dinner downtown, then a venue in Chesapeake — are exactly what charter buses and party buses are built for. The bus waits between stops or returns for pickup at a scheduled time.
Just build your itinerary before you call 948-208-8200 so you can get matched with the right vehicle and an accurate time estimate.
Is there a maximum group size Hamptonpartybuscompany.com can accommodate?
Single vehicles max out at 56 passengers for a full-size charter bus. For larger groups — corporate shuttles, school trips, or event transportation for 100+ people — multiple vehicles can be arranged. Call 948-208-8200 to discuss a multi-vehicle package and get pricing for the full group.
How far in advance should I book?
For most Suffolk events, booking 4–8 weeks out gives you solid vehicle selection and competitive pricing. For prom season (April–May), book by January — the Hampton Roads school prom window is compressed and vehicles go fast. For peak summer weekends near the Veterans United Amphitheater concert season or during Suffolk Peanut Fest in October, 6–8 weeks of lead time is the safe call.
The earlier you plan your date, the better your options. Call 948-208-8200 as soon as your headcount is confirmed.
Popular Suffolk Party Bus Destinations
Suffolk is a hub for Hampton Roads travel — close enough to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Williamsburg to make all of them reasonable day trips. Here are six destinations Suffolk groups visit most, with the logistics that matter for each one.

Suffolk Peanut Fest at the Suffolk Fairgrounds
The Suffolk Peanut Fest is held each October at the Suffolk Fairgrounds (524 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434) and draws well over 100,000 visitors across its multi-day run. It's the single largest annual event in the city, and North Main Street sees heavy congestion during the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon peak hours. Fairgrounds parking is available on-site but fills quickly for large groups arriving mid-day.
A charter bus or minibus staged at a nearby hotel or church parking lot and shuttling guests to the fairgrounds entrance eliminates the parking scramble entirely — and makes getting the whole group out at close significantly less chaotic than navigating a clogged North Main on foot. Call 948-208-8200 for Peanut Fest shuttle pricing.
Address: 524 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434 | Phone: (757) 539-6751

Harbor Park — Norfolk Tides
Harbor Park (150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510) sits on the Elizabeth River waterfront in downtown Norfolk, roughly 22 miles east of central Suffolk via US-58/460 and the Downtown Tunnel. It's a beautiful ballpark, and parking near it is genuinely limited — the closest lot is directly adjacent to the park but fills on popular Friday and Saturday night games, pushing latecomers to street parking several blocks away in the downtown core. The Downtown Tunnel adds 10–20 minutes of unpredictability on game nights.
A minibus drops your group at the park entrance and picks everyone up at an agreed point after the final out, skipping the tunnel anxiety entirely. See the Harbor Park shuttle guide for gate and drop-off specifics.
Address: 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 | Phone: (757) 622-2222

Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) is one of the region's largest outdoor concert venues, hosting major touring acts from May through September. From Suffolk, it's roughly 30–40 minutes east depending on traffic, and the post-show exit on I-264 heading back toward Suffolk is one of the more reliably slow drives in Hampton Roads — the ramp merge at the Witchduck Road interchange backs up significantly after a large show. Pre-arranged bus pickup at a staged location near the amphitheater means your group loads up and moves while everyone else is still sitting in the parking lot.
The amphitheater bus rental guide covers staging and pickup logistics. Book for summer show dates well in advance.
Address: 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 | Phone: (757) 368-3000

Hampton Coliseum
Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666) is about 30 miles northeast of Suffolk via US-58 and I-64 and hosts major concerts, wrestling events, and arena shows year-round. Parking at the Coliseum is generally available on-site, but the I-64 approach near Exit 267 backs up after sellout shows — and for a Suffolk group, adding that post-show I-64 crawl to an already-long drive home is genuinely unpleasant. A charter bus from Suffolk to the Coliseum and back keeps the group together, handles the highway, and means nobody is trying to find a rideshare outside a packed arena at 11 p.m.
Read the Hampton Coliseum bus rental guide for drop-off and parking specifics before your event.
Address: 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 | Phone: (757) 838-4203

Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg (101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185) is about 40 miles north of Suffolk via US-460 — a straight shot up the highway that takes roughly 50 minutes on a clear day. It's the most popular school field trip destination for Suffolk City Public Schools and a frequent stop for history-focused group tours. The Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center has designated bus parking and group drop-off lanes; large commercial vehicles follow Visitor Center Drive off US-60.
Group admission requires advance reservation, and the site recommends checking the official group visits page before arrival. A full 56-passenger charter bus with onboard restrooms and overhead storage makes the 50-minute ride significantly more manageable for student groups than coordinating a multi-car caravan up US-460.
Address: 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Chartway Arena — Norfolk
Chartway Arena (4320 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA 23508) anchors the Old Dominion University campus in Norfolk, about 20 miles east of Suffolk via US-58 and I-264. It hosts ODU Monarchs basketball, arena concerts, and major regional events including graduation ceremonies for multiple Hampton Roads universities. Campus parking near Chartway is structured around permit zones, and visitor parking fills quickly on event nights — remote lots on the ODU campus require a long walk or a campus shuttle transfer.
A Chartway Arena bus rental drops your group at the arena entrance and handles the whole approach, so nobody is circling the ODU campus looking for a meter at 7 p.m. Call 948-208-8200 to check availability for your event date.
Address: 4320 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA 23508 | Phone: (757) 683-4444