Rent a Bus to Paycor Stadium: The Complete Paycor Stadium Transportation Guide

If you have ever merged onto I-71/75 heading into downtown Cincinnati on a Sunday afternoon when the Bengals are home, you know exactly how this goes: brake lights stacking from the stadium's Mehring Way approach all the way back past the Norwood Lateral, the Pete Rose Way on-ramp ground to a halt, and now — in 2026 — the Brent Spence Bridge construction zone eating two of the ramps that used to give groups a clean way into the stadium's north side. Both the US 50 eastbound ramp to Second Street and the I-75 southbound Exit 1A to Second Street closed permanently as part of the companion bridge project, and they are not expected back until approximately fall 2028. That is before you even think about where to put the car.

A Cincinnati party bus rental changes the entire equation: one pickup wherever your group is gathering, one curbside drop on Mehring Way steps from Gate A, and the construction traffic is somebody else's problem. This guide covers everything your group needs to plan that trip correctly — the exact drop-off zones, the road closures that affect your approach, the parking lot changes for 2026, which vehicle fits your headcount, and how quickly you can get a price quote. The short answer to that last one: call 513-725-1651 or use the online form and you will have pricing in under a minute.

Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Paycor Stadium

Paycor Stadium (1 Paul Brown Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202) sits at the western edge of The Banks riverfront district, boxed in by I-71/75 to the north and the Ohio River to the south. Every approach funnels through the same handful of ramps and surface streets — and in 2026, the construction footprint around the Brent Spence Bridge has made that funnel narrower. Lot 1 and Lot A, two of the most convenient surface lots, are running at reduced capacity this season because the construction work overlaps their north ends.

The Bengals confirmed the changes in their official 2026 parking update and have added the Longworth Hall lot west of the Kettering Health Practice Fields to offset the loss — but confirmed advance purchase is more important than it has been in recent years. A group of 30 or 40 people trying to drive separately and park is solving a harder puzzle in 2026 than it was in 2024.

One Cincinnati charter bus rental sidesteps every piece of that puzzle. Your group loads up at the hotel, a bar in Newport, a parking garage in Covington — wherever it makes sense — and the bus drops everyone at the Mehring Way curbside while the cars circling Lot A work out their situation. No pre-purchased parking pass per vehicle, no bridge traffic multiplied by how many cars your group filled, and no post-game rideshare surge when 65,515 fans walk out at the same moment.

The per-person math typically lands well below what everyone driving separately would spend once you factor in fuel, parking, and a bridge toll or two each way. For the Bengals game-day group transportation page, that math is laid out in more detail — but the short version is that a bus starts making obvious sense around the six-to-eight-person mark.

Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Paycor Stadium

This is the first thing any group organizer needs to nail down — and the answer is more specific than "just pull up out front." The official Bengals parking and directions page designates two curbside drop-off lanes for private vehicles and buses on game day.

The primary bus drop-off zone is the south curb lane heading eastbound on Mehring Way between West Pete Rose Way and Central Avenue. That puts your group on the stadium's west side — the closest curbside approach to Gate A — without having to navigate any of the Freedom Way tailgate-zone closures that activate hours before kickoff. The alternate is the north curb lane on Second Street between Elm Street and Walnut Street, which works for groups approaching from the stadium's north side before the pre-game Elm Street closure takes effect.

For rideshare app pickups, the Bengals route Uber and Lyft to 2nd Street between Vine and Walnut — the official rideshare zone, which is a three-to-four-block walk to the gates. A private charter bus does not use that zone; it uses the Mehring Way curbside, which is considerably closer to the stadium entry.

ADA drop-off has two dedicated points: the curb cut-out along Central Avenue between West Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way gives direct access to the West Gate, and the corner of Race Street and Freedom Way just outside E + O Kitchen gives direct access to the East Gate. One timing note for ADA arrivals: Central Avenue closes at kickoff and does not reopen until 30 minutes after the event ends. If anyone in your group needs ADA curbside access for arrival or departure, plan the timing around that closure window or arrange the post-game pickup for after the 30-minute reopening.

Every Option for Getting to Paycor Stadium: An Honest Breakdown

Renting a bus to Paycor Stadium is not the right answer for every group size or every situation — this guide is honest about that. Here is every realistic option for getting a group to the stadium, with the trade-offs that actually matter on game day or concert night.

For a couple of people driving over from Newport or Covington, the Queen City Riverboats gameday shuttle for $10–$15 round trip — with free parking on the Kentucky side — is genuinely hard to beat. The TANK Southbank Shuttle for $1 is the most budget-friendly public option for Northern Kentucky riders. The free Connector Streetcar works well for groups staying in Over-the-Rhine or the downtown core who want zero parking interaction.

But the moment your group reaches six or eight people and you start counting rideshare cars, the coordination cost of multiple vehicles — staggered arrivals, separate post-game surge fares, the "where did the other half of the group go?" post-game text thread — tips clearly toward one bus. Everything past this point in the guide is written for that group.

The 2026 Brent Spence Project and Paycor Stadium Road Closures

Two things are true simultaneously in 2026: the normal Bengals game-day closures are still in effect, and the Brent Spence Bridge companion bridge construction has layered a new set of permanent changes on top of them. Understanding both is what separates a group that arrives on time from one that is stuck on the Brent Spence trying to exit at a ramp that no longer exists.

The permanent construction changes. The US 50 eastbound ramp to Second Street has closed permanently, as has the I-75 southbound Exit 1A to Second Street. These were two of the primary ramps that used to funnel traffic from the Brent Spence corridor directly into the stadium's north-side street grid.

Both closures are expected through approximately fall 2028. Groups approaching from Northern Kentucky over the Brent Spence now navigate alternate exits — the 5th Street exit or the Freeman Avenue exit southbound to Mehring Way — which adds time and pushes additional volume onto surface streets that are already saturated on game day. Elm Street between Second and Third Streets has been converted to two-way traffic as a partial mitigation, but it is a mitigation, not a fix.

Check OHGO.com for active construction lane closures before any specific game date, since the I-71/75 corridor near the Brent Spence has seen double lane closures during heavy traffic periods in 2026.

Standard game-day closures. The City of Cincinnati activates a consistent set of street closures for every Bengals home game. Pre-game closures kick in roughly three to four hours before kickoff and include: Elm Street closed between Second Street and Mehring Way; Freedom Way closed between Elm Street and Race Street (this block becomes the Bengals Tailgate Zone); Freedom Way closed between Joe Nuxhall Way and Race Street; and West Pete Rose Way eastbound closed between Gest Street and Central Avenue.

These streets reopen when the game begins — except the Freedom Way tailgate section, which stays in place through kickoff. Post-game, Central Avenue between W Pete Rose Way and Mehring Way closes at kickoff and stays closed until 30 minutes after the event ends. That closure is the one that catches groups by surprise: if your plan was to meet the bus on Central Avenue immediately after the final whistle, it will not work.

Build in the 30-minute buffer or pick a staging spot that does not require that street.

For a group on a bus, these closures are manageable logistics rather than a nightmare to navigate personally. The approach route gets sorted around whatever is open for the specific date, and the pre-arranged post-game pickup window accounts for the Central Avenue reopening timeline. The group walks to the pickup spot; the bus is there.

Paycor Stadium Parking: Lots, Prices, and What Opens When

If part of your group drives separately or you are doing the cost comparison between driving and busing, here is what Paycor Stadium's parking system looks like for 2026. All pricing should be confirmed at the official Bengals parking and directions page before your event — concert pricing can differ from regular-season game rates.

A detail that matters specifically for buses: the Bengals' published lot rules specify a vehicle length limit of 21 feet in the stadium's surface lot stalls. A standard charter bus runs 40 to 45 feet — more than twice that limit — which is why charter buses and party buses drop at the Mehring Way curbside rather than parking in a lot. The bus stages nearby in a legal staging area during the game and returns for your pre-arranged post-game pickup window.

Open-flame tailgating (gas and charcoal grills) is permitted in surface lots only, not garages. Lots close two hours after events end, with midnight as the cap for evening games.

One more 2026-specific note: with Lot A at reduced capacity, the advance purchase window matters more than in past seasons. Lots that used to have day-of availability are more likely to sell out before game day this year. If a portion of your group drives and parks while the rest rides the bus, confirm parking well in advance.

Getting to Paycor Stadium: Routes, Timing, and the Game-Day Reality

Paycor Stadium's location makes it a venue where the route you choose into downtown matters far more than at a suburban stadium with multiple clean highway exits. Here are the main approaches and what each one actually looks like with 2026 construction factored in.

From I-75 North / I-71 North (Northern Kentucky, South of Cincinnati): The Exit 1A ramp to Second Street is gone — permanently closed as part of the Brent Spence project. Most groups now take Exit 58A (5th Street) and work westward, or use the Freeman Avenue exit southbound to approach via Mehring Way heading east. The Freeman Avenue approach deposits groups directly at the stadium's west side and the Mehring Way drop zone — it is the cleanest 2026 approach for a bus coming from Kentucky.

From I-71 South (from east of the city, Norwood, Hyde Park): The Gilbert Avenue exit and the 3rd Street exit are the standard approaches. Both bypass the Brent Spence construction zone entirely, which is their advantage for groups coming from the northeast of the city.

From I-75 South (from Dayton, West Chester): Use the 2nd Street or 5th Street exit in Ohio. Note that the I-75 southbound Exit 1A to Second Street is closed — only the Exit 58A approach to 5th Street and points west now applies from the south. Check OHGO.com for any active lane reductions near the Brent Spence zone before you leave.

From I-471 (from Newport, eastern approaches): Take the US 50 / I-75 west to 3rd Street. This avoids the Brent Spence zone and is the cleaner approach for groups based in Newport or the eastern side of Northern Kentucky.

On game days, those times shift significantly. The construction-related lane reductions on I-71/75 near the Brent Spence have produced double-lane closures during busy periods in 2026. For primetime night games — the November 15 Sunday Night Football matchup against Pittsburgh and the December 31 Thursday Night Football finale against Baltimore — northbound traffic on I-71/75 can start backing up well before the pre-game street closures activate.

A group on a bus absorbs that drive time together; they are not stuck separately in their own cars with a parking spot they still have to find at the end of it.

Groups flying in for a game or a concert face a different version of the same problem. CVG sits on the Kentucky side of the river, which means every arrival has to cross the same corridor before it reaches the stadium — and a group that splits into three or four rideshares at baggage claim arrives downtown in pieces, at different times, at different curbs.

A single bus meeting the flight keeps the group together from the terminal to the Mehring Way drop-off, and the driver is tracking the arrival time rather than waiting on four separate app requests to fill.

What Bus Size Does Your Group Need for Paycor Stadium

Headcount drives every other decision — rent too small and part of the group rides separately, rent too large and you are paying for empty seats all day. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps to a typical Paycor Stadium group run.

For most fan groups headed to a Bengals regular-season game, a 25-passenger party bus or a 40-passenger party bus is the sweet spot — enough seats for a solid group, LED lighting and sound to build energy on the ride over, and a flat rate that splits cleanly across the group. For larger outings or groups making the drive in from Dayton, Lexington, or Louisville, a full-size charter bus earns its keep: deep undercarriage bays handle tailgate gear and bags for a long day away from the car, and the onboard restroom eliminates rest stops on any run over an hour. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the booking network — note that need in your quote request at least 48 hours before your event so the right vehicle can be confirmed for your specific date.

Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices for Paycor Stadium

Pricing for a Cincinnati party bus or charter bus rental depends on the vehicle, the total hours the bus is needed (pickup through post-game drop-off), the specific date, and the pickup origin. To give you a sense of what the ranges look like: a 15–35 passenger minibus typically runs $200–$250 per hour on a weekday and $200–$275 per hour on a weekend. A 25-passenger party bus runs approximately $250–$350 per hour weekday, $275–$375 weekend.

A 40–56 passenger charter bus runs approximately $200–$350 per hour regardless of the day of week. These are planning ranges — the real quote moves with the vehicle you select, the specific date, and the full route. Primetime matchups like the November 15 Sunday Night Football game and the December 31 Thursday Night Football game, and major concert events like the October 25 Usher and Chris Brown show, tend to price at the higher end because available inventory is tighter on those dates.

Check the Cincinnati party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown by vehicle type.

Here is the per-person math on a typical game-day run. A 36-person fan group books a 40-passenger party bus for the Pittsburgh Sunday Night Football game on November 15. Pickup at 3:30 PM from a Newport, KY parking deck — the group avoids the northbound bridge traffic entirely by staging on the Kentucky side and riding across together.

Mehring Way curbside drop by 5:00 PM, well ahead of the pre-game Freedom Way closure. The bus stages during the game and picks the group up at an agreed-upon spot at 11:00 PM, after the Central Avenue closure has lifted, for the run back across the river. A seven-and-a-half-hour rental at that size might come to roughly $2,600 — about $72 per person.

Compare that to $30–$40 for a parking pass per car, fuel for multiple vehicles, bridge tolls each way, and a post-game rideshare surge that can easily run $40–$60 per car at 11 PM on a Sunday Night Football night. One bus, one price, everyone home together.

Call 513-725-1651 any time for a free quote — no account required, no obligation, pricing comes back in under a minute.

2026 Events at Paycor Stadium: Bengals Season, Concerts, and What to Book Early

Paycor Stadium runs nearly year-round between the Bengals regular season and a concert calendar that has grown significantly in recent years. Here is the full 2026 picture, with the dates that move bus inventory fastest.

Cincinnati Music Festival (July 23–25, 2026). The 59th annual CMF brings three nights of R&B to Paycor Stadium — Mary J. Blige headlines Saturday, Charlie Wilson and Nelly anchor Friday, and a hip-hop tribute opens Thursday evening in the East Club Lounge. This is a festival-scale event, not a Bengals game, which means the lot assignments and approach logistics can differ from the normal season-ticket-holder setup.

A Cincinnati party bus rental for CMF weekend keeps the group together across all three nights without hunting for open lots on Mehring Way each evening. Book early — CMF is routinely one of the busiest weekends of the year for Cincinnati group transportation.

Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson (August 1, 2026). The All-American Road Show lands at Paycor Stadium with Stapleton (12 Grammy Awards, 21 ACM Awards) and Wilson (2025 CMA Entertainer of the Year). Stadium-scale country concerts at Paycor have sold out quickly in recent years.

For concert events, the pre-event street closures around Freedom Way and Elm Street mirror game-day closures exactly, so the drop-off logistics at the Mehring Way curbside apply the same way. See the Cincinnati concert transportation page for how that approach works for show nights.

Usher and Chris Brown (Sunday, October 25, 2026). Usher and Chris Brown bring a nearly three-hour stadium production to Cincinnati — nine cinematic acts alternating between the co-headliners, tributes to Prince, Michael Jackson, and Marvin Gaye, and a string of special guests. The tour has already grossed over $101 million across initial dates with 566,000-plus tickets sold.

A Sunday-night October concert in downtown Cincinnati will have post-show rideshare pricing that reflects a full stadium crowd dispersing at the same time. Full details at the official Paycor Stadium concerts page.

Bengals 2026 regular-season home schedule. The Bengals play eight confirmed regular-season home games at Paycor Stadium this season: September 13 vs. Tampa Bay · October 4 vs. Jacksonville · November 1 vs. Tennessee · November 15 vs. Pittsburgh (Sunday Night Football, 8:20 PM) · November 29 vs. New Orleans · December 13 vs. Kansas City · December 31 vs. Baltimore (Thursday Night Football, 8:15 PM) · Week 18 vs. Cleveland (date TBD). The two primetime matchups — Pittsburgh on SNF and Baltimore on New Year's Eve — are the highest-demand dates for bus rentals across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky market.

For those games, lock in a bus as soon as your tickets are confirmed. The New Year's Eve Baltimore game in particular will have every downtown Cincinnati rideshare and taxi in demand simultaneously when the game ends and the NYE crowd kicks in — a bus with a pre-arranged pickup is the cleanest exit on the calendar that night.

Who Rents a Bus to Paycor Stadium

The same game-day group transportation logic applies regardless of who is on board — everyone arrives together, at the Mehring Way curbside, relaxed. These are the groups that request it most often.

Fan groups from Northern Kentucky. The largest single demand pool for Bengals bus rentals in Cincinnati. A group staging in Newport or Covington, loading onto one bus, and crossing the river together avoids the bridge traffic individually and eliminates the post-game scramble to find separate rideshares heading back.

The December 31 and November 15 primetime games are the two dates these groups call about earliest in the season.

Groups driving in from Dayton or Lexington. A 55-minute or 80-minute highway run is exactly the kind of trip where a full-size charter bus makes the most sense — everyone aboard for the whole haul, undercarriage bays for any gear, and the bus stages until the post-game pickup rather than leaving someone to stay sober enough to drive home. For Dayton party bus rentals and Lexington bus rentals to Bengals games, the lead time on booking matters — those runs move vehicle availability faster than local game-day trips.

Corporate and suite groups. Moving clients and staff from a downtown hotel or a Northern Kentucky office complex to a Paycor Stadium suite without anyone worrying about parking or driving home. A minibus or Sprinter van handles the executive look with climate control and reclining seats; a larger charter bus covers the full suite group in one vehicle.

See the Cincinnati corporate event transportation page for how group shuttle contracts for the full Bengals season work.

Concert groups. CMF weekend, Chris Stapleton, Usher and Chris Brown — stadium-scale concert nights where the post-show rideshare situation will be just as difficult as any Bengals Sunday, and a pre-arranged bus pickup makes the difference between leaving on schedule and waiting 45 minutes on a sidewalk for a car that finally shows up.

Out-of-town groups flying into CVG. One bus from the CVG terminal area to the hotel, then to the stadium and back, instead of splitting a travel group across multiple rideshares the moment they land. A single coordinated pickup at baggage claim keeps the whole group on the same schedule from the moment they arrive in Cincinnati.

Paycor Stadium Fan Guide: Bag Policy and Game Day Tips

A few things the official prohibited items and bag policy page makes clear that trip up first-timers at Paycor Stadium:

Clear bag policy is strictly enforced, with no on-site bag check. Each person may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", plus one small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". A one-gallon clear Ziploc bag counts as an approved carry.

Non-clear bags, backpacks, tote bags, mesh bags, camera bags, and purses over the clutch size are turned away at security. The stadium does not offer a bag check — prohibited bags must go back to the vehicle or be discarded. For a group arriving by bus with bags stored in the undercarriage bays during the game, sorting out what goes to the gate and what stays with the bus is the move.

One sealed water bottle per person is allowed through the gates. Other outside drinks, cans, coolers, and thermal containers are not. The stadium is entirely smoke-free, vape-free, and marijuana-free throughout.

All tickets are mobile only. Download the Bengals app before game day and have tickets accessible in the app — not a screenshot — before you reach the gate scanner. Service can be spotty near the curbside drop zone on busy nights; have the app loaded and tickets pulled up before the bus stops.

No re-entry. Once your group exits the stadium, you cannot go back in. Make sure everyone has what they need before heading out to the pre-arranged pickup spot.

Arrive early. Garages open six hours before kickoff; surface lots open four hours out. With Lot A at reduced capacity in 2026, lots that previously had day-of availability may sell out well before game time.

The groups that have the easiest arrival are the ones that do not need to park at all.

Stadium contact: 1 Paul Brown Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 · (513) 621-8383

Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Bus to Paycor Stadium

Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at Paycor Stadium?

The primary curbside drop zone is the south curb lane heading eastbound on Mehring Way between West Pete Rose Way and Central Avenue — the stadium's west side, close to Gate A. The alternate is the north curb lane on Second Street between Elm Street and Walnut Street for groups approaching from the stadium's north side before the pre-game Elm Street closure activates. The official rideshare zone is on 2nd Street between Vine and Walnut, which requires a three-to-four-block walk to the gates — the Mehring Way curbside is closer. Per the official Bengals parking and directions page, these are the designated zones.

Can charter buses park at Paycor Stadium?

No. The Bengals' published lot rules specify a vehicle length limit of 21 feet for stadium lot stalls, and a standard charter bus is 40–45 feet. Buses drop at the Mehring Way curbside and stage nearby during the game, then return for the pre-arranged post-game pickup window. The exact staging arrangement is confirmed as part of the booking process for your specific event date.

How does the Brent Spence Bridge construction affect the Paycor Stadium approach in 2026?

Two ramps that previously provided direct access to the stadium's north-side street grid — the US 50 eastbound ramp to Second Street and the I-75 southbound Exit 1A to Second Street — closed permanently as part of the companion bridge project and are expected to stay closed through approximately fall 2028. Groups approaching from Northern Kentucky via I-71/75 now reroute through the 5th Street exit or the Freeman Avenue exit southbound to Mehring Way. Additionally, Lot 1 and Lot A are operating at reduced capacity this season due to the construction footprint.

Check the official 2026 parking update and OHGO.com before your specific game date.

What does parking cost near Paycor Stadium?

Official stadium garages (CRG Premium, West, Mid, East) run approximately $40 in advance for cars, $50 or higher day-of. Surface lots (A, B, D, E) run approximately $30 advance and $35 day-of. The Hilltop lot is approximately $25 advance and $30 day-of.

Third-party lots in the surrounding area start lower — around $10–$25 — with varying walking distances and availability. With Lot A at reduced capacity in 2026, advance purchase is more important than in prior seasons.

What is the closest airport to Paycor Stadium?

Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the closest at approximately 13 miles — a 17-to-25-minute off-peak drive. For groups flying in for a game or concert, one bus from CVG to the hotel and then to the stadium is far simpler than coordinating multiple rideshares on arrival day. The CVG airport shuttle guide covers the pickup process at the terminal.

How early should I book a bus for a Bengals game?

For routine regular-season games outside the primetime schedule, two to four weeks of lead time is generally workable. For the Pittsburgh Sunday Night Football game on November 15 and the Baltimore Thursday Night Football game on December 31 — and for any of the major 2026 concert dates (CMF in July, Chris Stapleton in August, Usher and Chris Brown in October) — book as soon as your event tickets are confirmed. Those nights move vehicle inventory faster than a quiet mid-week game.

Call 513-725-1651 the moment the date is locked.

What is the bag policy at Paycor Stadium?

One clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag per person — no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" — plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". A one-gallon clear Ziploc counts as an approved bag. Non-clear bags, backpacks, tote bags, and camera bags are not permitted.

There is no bag check at the stadium — prohibited items discovered at security must go back to the vehicle or be discarded. One factory-sealed, unopened water bottle is allowed through the gate.

Does Cincinnatipartybus.net own the buses?

No — Cincinnatipartybus.net is a website, not a bus company. It connects you with options from a large network of bus companies serving Cincinnati so you can compare vehicles and pricing in one place. Fill out the online form or call 513-725-1651 any time — no account needed, no obligation, pricing comes back in under a minute.

Can a party bus drop off at Paycor Stadium for a concert?

Yes. Concert events use the same curbside drop zones as Bengals games — the Mehring Way southbound curb and Second Street's north lane approach. The pre-event Freedom Way and Elm Street closures mirror game-day closures, so the approach route and timing are planned the same way.

Post-show rideshare surge pricing on concert nights in downtown Cincinnati can be severe — a pre-arranged bus pickup at an agreed-upon time and spot is the straightforward exit.

What public transit options serve Paycor Stadium?

Cincinnati Metro buses serve the stadium throughout Hamilton County at $2.20 each way — drop-off is under Second Street at the Transit Center. The TANK Southbank Shuttle from Newport and Covington runs $1 per ride with service every 15 minutes on game days. The free Cincinnati Bell Connector Streetcar has its nearest stop at Second and Main, approximately a four-block walk to the stadium, running every 12–15 minutes.

Queen City Riverboats operates gameday shuttles from Newport (The Beer Sellar and Hooters locations) for approximately $10–$15 per person round trip. None of these options guarantee group seating together or door-to-door pickup — they work well for small groups or individuals who can adjust to public schedules; they are harder to coordinate for groups of 15 or more.

Get Your Group to Paycor Stadium

The Bengals schedule runs from August preseason through New Year's Eve, and the 2026 concert calendar adds CMF in July, Chris Stapleton in August, and Usher and Chris Brown in October on top of it. Whether your group is coming from Northern Kentucky across the bridge, driving down from Dayton, or flying into CVG for a marquee night, a Cincinnati charter bus rental handles the Brent Spence construction zone, the game-day closures, and the reduced Lot A capacity — and deposits everyone at the Mehring Way curbside while the rest of the city figures out the parking situation. For any of those dates, call 513-725-1651 or use the online form for a free quote.

Group size, pickup location, and event date are all you need to get pricing back in under a minute.

Also planning a Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park? That guide covers the riverfront's other stadium, just a short walk east along The Banks — same curbside-drop logic, different gates.