Stiles Avenue is not a wide road, and on a Ghost Pirates game night or a sold-out concert night, that becomes everybody's problem at once. Roughly 9,500 people are trying to reach the same handful of lots off the same two feeder streets, and if you're driving yourself, you're guessing which one still has a space by the time you get there. The question that actually matters: where does a bus drop your group, and where does it sit while you're inside?
Enmarket Arena publishes one drop-off zone for rideshare, taxi, and valet traffic — Lot B, off W Gwinnett St — and no separate motorcoach gate the way some bigger arenas do. That makes Lot B the closest confirmed curb for a bus, minibus, or Sprinter van, with the box office as your backup call to confirm access for a full-size coach. Below is everything verified about getting a group in and out of Enmarket Arena: the drop zone, the lots, the bag policy, the routes in from downtown and the airport, and what changes depending on whether you're headed to a hockey game, a concert, or the SEC Volleyball Tournament.
Why Rent a Bus to Enmarket Arena?
A Savannah Ghost Pirates game or a downtown concert is supposed to start the second the group leaves the house, not forty-five minutes later once everyone's circled Stiles Avenue looking for a spot in Lot J. Renting a bus to Enmarket Arena means one pickup, one drop-off, and no one splitting into three cars because somebody's cousin drove separately. The group rolls up together, walks in together, and the vehicle is the thing sitting in traffic afterward instead of you.
It also solves the parking math nobody wants to do the night of a sold-out show. Suite and VIP-pass ticketholders get the Chatham Parkway Subaru garage; everyone else is working through the arena's tiered lot system and pre-purchase pricing, per the arena's own Enmarket Arena parking guide. A charter bus or party bus skips that system entirely — the group is dropped curbside and picked back up the same way, no lot assignment required. Savannahminibuscompany.com makes it easy to compare vehicles for the trip: fill out one quick form or call 912-774-0420, and you can see charter bus, party bus, and minibus options for your group in minutes.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Enmarket Arena
Enmarket Arena sits at 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah, GA 31415, on the western edge of downtown, a few minutes off the historic district by way of Louisville Road. The arena's published drop-off zone is Lot B, and the parking page is direct about the approach: rideshare and taxi vehicles must enter off of W Gwinnett St. That's the same curb a private bus or Sprinter van should aim for — it's the one drop point the arena has actually mapped out for passenger vehicles that aren't parking long-term.
What the arena hasn't published is a separate motorcoach gate for full-size 40- to 56-passenger coaches, the way NFL and NBA venues often do. For a group booking a larger charter bus, that's worth a call to the arena's box office at 912-468-5200 ext. 124 ahead of the event to confirm curb space at Lot B can handle your vehicle length. When you book through Savannahminibuscompany.com, confirming that curb access and your group's exact pickup window is part of getting your quote locked in, so you're not finding out about a tight curb when you're already circling the block.
Lot B, off W Gwinnett St, is the only passenger drop-off zone Enmarket Arena has published. There's no separate bus gate posted — which is exactly why confirming curb space ahead of a full-size coach matters more here than it would at a stadium with a dedicated motorcoach entrance.
Where Buses Wait During the Game or Show
For guests with a disability, the arena's accessibility page confirms “primary handicap-accessible parking accommodations in Chatham Parkway Subaru VIP Garage,” which is Lot A, with secondary accessible spaces in Lot J, the Chatham Parkway Toyota Lot the arena recommends for Ghost Pirates games. Drop-off for guests who need it runs through the same Lot B rideshare and valet line. None of the arena's published lots list a holding area for oversized vehicles, so a bus staying on-site for the length of a game typically needs the same kind of confirmation as the drop-off curb — another reason it pays to have that worked out before your group ever arrives on Stiles Avenue.
The Approach Route — and What Changes on Event Nights
Every direction the arena publishes funnels into the same final turn. Coming from downtown, the route runs from Montgomery Street onto Liberty Street, which becomes Louisville Road, before the final instruction on the arena's own directions page: “Turn left at the light onto Stiles Ave.” From Midtown it's Ogeechee Road to Stiles; from I-16, it's Exit 166 onto US-17 North, then Louisville Road, then Stiles. Every single route, no matter where your group starts, ends up funneling onto that same stretch of Louisville Road before the last turn.
That matters because Louisville Road and Stiles Avenue are the only two roads feeding the arena's lots. On a sellout night — the WWE Summer Tour date, a Doobie Brothers concert, an SEC Volleyball Tournament session — that intersection is the single chokepoint for large numbers of cars leaving at once. A bus doesn't remove that congestion, but it does mean your group experiences it once, together, instead of as three or four separate cars trying to find each other in the same jam.
Enmarket Arena Transportation Options Compared: Bus, Rideshare, Trolley & Driving
Not every trip to Enmarket Arena needs a charter bus, and it's worth being straight about that. Here's how the honest alternatives stack up for a group.
| Option | Cost shape | Group stays together? | Drop point | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Lot B, off W Gwinnett St | 15–56 |
| Downtown trolley shuttle | $5–$10 per person, cash or card | Only if boarding together | Same Lot B area | Any, no group control |
| Rideshare or taxi | Per car, each way, plus post-event surge | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | Lot B | 1–4 per car |
| Everyone drives & parks | Pre-purchased pass or day-of rate per car | No — caravans split up in the lots | Depends on lot assignment | 1–2 cars |
For a pair of fans catching a Ghost Pirates game, the trolley or a rideshare is the simpler, cheaper call. Once your group grows past a few carloads, though, the coordination cost — separate arrivals, separate lot assignments, a designated transportation provider problem in every car — tips the math toward one bus with one drop-off and one pickup time.
The Liberty Street Trolley Shuttle
Enmarket Arena runs a paid trolley from outside the Savannah Civic Center, picking up at Liberty Street and Barnard Street, roughly two hours before an event and running until about an hour after it ends. Per the arena's parking page, it's $5 per person for hockey and family events, $10 per person for concerts, and free for children five and under, with a stamp issued for the return trip. It's a reasonable option if your group is already staying downtown near the Civic Center — but it runs on the arena's schedule, not yours, and it drops your group in with everyone else who bought a trolley ticket that night.
What Size Party Bus Rental Fits Your Enmarket Arena Group?
Enmarket Arena groups run the full range, from a suite of eight watching the Ghost Pirates to a 50-person office outing at the Doobie Brothers. Here's how the vehicle lineup breaks down for a trip to Stiles Avenue.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Suite groups, small groups from a hotel block | Individual reading lights, USB charging, tinted windows |
| Party bus | 15–50 | Concert groups wanting the ride to be part of the night | Onboard bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound |
| 18–25 passenger minibus | 18–25 | Mid-size groups, quick downtown pickups | Reclining seats, strong A/C |
| 35-passenger minibus & charter bus | Up to 56 | Hockey fan groups, tournament teams, large office outings | Overhead storage, power outlets, onboard restrooms on larger coaches |
For a Ghost Pirates game with the group still figuring out its exact headcount, a minibus is usually the safer starting quote — it's easy to size up. For a bachelorette group or birthday group turning a concert into the whole night, a party bus with the built-in sound system and lighting keeps the celebration going on the ride over. Call 912-774-0420 and Savannahminibuscompany.com can walk through which size actually fits your group before you commit to a number.
Enmarket Arena Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices
There's no flat sticker price for an Enmarket Arena trip, because a few things move the number: vehicle size, how many hours you need it (including the wait during the game or show), the date, and how far the pickup point is from Stiles Avenue. Savannahminibuscompany.com shows online rates in under a minute, and you can compare vehicles side by side before deciding on anything.
To give you an idea of how the math works: a 24-person group booking a 25-passenger minibus for a Ghost Pirates game might arrange pickup from a River Street hotel at 5:30 PM, arrive at Lot B by 6:00 PM for a 7:00 PM puck drop, and hold a 9:45 PM pickup after the final horn. A 5-hour rental at that size could run somewhere in the neighborhood of $700–$900 — roughly $30–$38 a person, with the parking search, the lot assignment, and the post-game trolley wait all replaced by one flat number. Pricing varies by date and demand, so the fastest way to get an accurate figure for your trip is to call 912-774-0420 or use the online form — check the Savannah bus rental prices page for more on how quotes are built.
Getting to Enmarket Arena: Routes, Traffic & Airport Transfers
Most groups headed to Enmarket Arena are coming from one of a few places: a downtown hotel near River Street, a Midtown or Southside neighborhood, or straight off a flight into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Here's roughly what each looks like on an ordinary day — event-night traffic on Louisville Road and Stiles Avenue will run slower than this.
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive time (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|
| River Street / Historic District | ~2 miles | 8–12 minutes |
| Savannah/Hilton Head Int'l Airport (SAV) | ~9 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Pooler / I-95 hotel corridor | ~12 miles | 20–25 minutes |
| Tybee Island | ~20 miles | 35–40 minutes |
The route from downtown is the one the arena itself publishes: Liberty Street feeding into Louisville Road, then a left onto Stiles. Coming off I-16, it's Exit 166 onto US-17 North to Louisville Road, then the same left onto Stiles Avenue. Every approach converges on that single road before the final turn, which is exactly why event-night arrivals and departures bunch up there.
For groups flying in for a concert or the SEC Volleyball Tournament, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (400 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408) sits about 9 miles northwest of the arena. One bus gathering the whole group at baggage claim beats splitting a traveling team or a wedding party across a handful of rideshares on arrival day — see the Savannah airport transportation page for how that pickup gets arranged.
Leaving Enmarket Arena After the Game or Show
The exit is the part first-timers underestimate. With 9,500 people funneling out through the same Louisville Road and Stiles Avenue corridor that got them in, the lots don't clear fast, and rideshare pickup at Lot B backs up right along with everyone else trying to leave. There's no published overnight or staggered-exit plan for Enmarket Arena the way some bigger arenas run — it's one exit route for the whole crowd.
With a bus, that crowd is somebody else's traffic to sit in, not yours. Agree on your pickup spot and time before the group splits up inside — Lot B is the same drop and pickup point — and the bus is staged and ready when the group walks out. No hunting for a car in a packed lot, no watching a rideshare app say a 20-minute wait while surge pricing climbs.
One exception worth knowing: per the arena's Enmarket Arena A-Z guide, “re-entry into the building is prohibited” — except during the Allstate SEC Women's Volleyball Tournament, where re-entry is allowed. For every other event, once your group is out, plan on staying out until the bus pulls up.
Tips for Visiting Enmarket Arena
A few things worth knowing before your group heads to Stiles Avenue, straight from the arena's own policies:
- Bag policy is strict. Clutches up to 4.5″ × 6.5″ × 2″ are fine as-is; anything larger must be clear and no larger than 14″ × 14″ × 6″ with a 2-pocket maximum. Backpacks and non-clear bags over that size get turned away at the door.
- No outside food, drinks, or glass. Cans, glass containers, and sealed packages of any kind are on the prohibited list, along with cameras, drones, and noisemaking devices.
- Buy parking ahead of time. The arena steers ticketholders toward pre-purchasing through its own parking page, since day-of pricing runs higher and lots can fill before doors.
- ADA parking is in Lot A and Lot J. Primary accessible spaces are in the Chatham Parkway Subaru garage (Lot A); secondary spaces are in Lot J. Accessible drop-off runs through the same Lot B rideshare and valet line.
- Re-entry is generally not allowed. Once your group leaves, plan to stay out — the one published exception is the SEC Women's Volleyball Tournament.
- Save the arena's number. Enmarket Arena is at 620 Stiles Ave, Savannah, GA 31415; the main line is 912-468-5177, and the ticket office is 912-468-5200 ext. 124.
What's Happening at Enmarket Arena in 2026
Enmarket Arena's calendar has been busy since it opened, and groups tend to book their bus the moment a date lands on the schedule. Confirmed events on the venue's own Enmarket Arena events calendar and the team's own schedule include:
- Savannah Steel home games, Aug 21–23, 2026.
- WWE Summer Tour, Aug 29, 2026.
- Savannah Ghost Pirates hockey, opening its 5th ECHL season with home games Oct 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2026, per the Savannah Ghost Pirates schedule, with the season running into spring.
- The Red Clay Strays, Oct 15, 2026.
- The Doobie Brothers, Oct 18, 2026.
- Gavin Adcock, Oct 30, 2026.
- Allstate SEC Women's Volleyball Tournament, Nov 20–24, 2026 — a five-day event with re-entry allowed, drawing teams and families from across the conference.
Hockey weekends and multi-day tournaments like the SEC Volleyball Tournament are exactly when Savannah's vehicle supply gets thin fastest — teams, families, and fan groups are all booking the same week. Call 912-774-0420 as soon as your date is on the calendar.
Who Books an Enmarket Arena Charter Bus Rental
The same door-to-door setup works whether the group is there to cheer, celebrate, or compete:
- Ghost Pirates fan groups. Season-ticket groups and office outings who want to arrive together for face-off instead of meeting up inside — see Savannah sporting event transportation.
- Concert groups. A night out for the Doobie Brothers or the Red Clay Strays runs smoother with a Savannah concert bus rental that skips the Lot B scramble entirely.
- Suite and corporate groups. Clients or staff heading to a suite in the Chatham Parkway Subaru garage without anyone worrying about a parking pass — see Savannah corporate transportation.
- SEC Volleyball Tournament teams and families. Multi-day trips where a bus shuttles the same group between a hotel block and the arena all week long.
Booking Your Enmarket Arena Bus Rental
Lining up a bus for Stiles Avenue is a short process:
- Request a quote with your group size, pickup location, event, and date.
- Compare vehicles and pricing. Savannahminibuscompany.com shows online rates in under a minute so you can pick the right size before you commit.
- Set your pickup window. Agree on the Lot B pickup time in advance so the bus is right there when your group walks out after the final horn or the last encore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a bus drop off at Enmarket Arena?
Lot B, entered off W Gwinnett St, is the arena's published drop-off zone for rideshare, taxi, and valet traffic, and it's the closest confirmed curb for a private bus or minibus too. There's no separate motorcoach gate posted, so a full-size charter bus should have curb access confirmed with the box office ahead of the event.
Where do buses park during the game or show?
The arena hasn't published a holding area specifically for oversized vehicles. Suite and VIP-pass ticketholders use the Chatham Parkway Subaru garage (Lot A), and the Chatham Parkway Toyota Lot (Lot J) is the arena's recommended lot for Ghost Pirates games — neither is confirmed for bus staging, which is why confirming ahead matters for larger vehicles.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Enmarket Arena?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including the wait during the event), the date, and your pickup location. You can compare options online in under a minute or call 912-774-0420 for a quote.
What's the bag policy at Enmarket Arena?
Clutches up to 4.5″ × 6.5″ × 2″ are allowed. Any larger bag must be clear and no bigger than 14″ × 14″ × 6″, with a 2-pocket maximum. Cans, glass, and sealed outside packages aren't permitted through the doors.
Is there parking specifically for buses at Enmarket Arena?
Not a published one. The arena's parking guide covers Lot A (suite/VIP/ADA), Lot J (general/Ghost Pirates games), and Lot B (rideshare, taxi, and valet drop-off), but doesn't spell out oversized-vehicle parking. Calling the box office at 912-468-5200 ext. 124 ahead of a large group trip is the way to confirm space.
Can we re-enter Enmarket Arena if we step out?
Generally no — re-entry is prohibited for most events. The one published exception is the Allstate SEC Women's Volleyball Tournament, Nov 20–24, 2026, where re-entry is allowed.
What's the closest airport to Enmarket Arena?
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), about 9 miles northwest of the arena. One bus can gather a flying-in group at baggage claim and run them straight to a hotel or the arena instead of splitting everyone across separate rideshares.
Is there a shuttle to Enmarket Arena?
Yes — a paid trolley picks up at Liberty Street and Barnard Street outside the Savannah Civic Center, roughly two hours before an event through about an hour after. It runs $5 per person for hockey and family events and $10 for concerts, on the arena's schedule rather than your group's.
Where does ADA parking and drop-off work at Enmarket Arena?
Primary accessible parking is in the Chatham Parkway Subaru VIP Garage (Lot A), with secondary accessible spaces in Lot J. Accessible drop-off runs through the Lot B rideshare and valet line.
What size bus fits an Enmarket Arena group?
It depends on the headcount and the occasion. A Sprinter van covers a suite group of 10–14; an 18- to 25-passenger minibus fits a mid-size group; a party bus or full 40- to 56-passenger charter bus suits a large fan section, a tournament team, or a concert group that wants the ride to be part of the night.
What roads lead to Enmarket Arena?
Every route converges on Louisville Road before a final left onto Stiles Avenue — whether you're coming from downtown via Liberty Street, from Midtown via Ogeechee Road, or off I-16 at Exit 166 onto US-17 North. That single shared approach is also why event-night arrivals and exits bunch up.
How far ahead should we book a bus for a Ghost Pirates game or a big concert?
As soon as your date is confirmed, especially for opening weekend, a major concert, or the multi-day SEC Volleyball Tournament, when local vehicle supply gets booked up fastest. For a regular hockey date, a couple of weeks of lead time is usually workable.
Book Your Enmarket Arena Bus Rental Today
Whether it's a Ghost Pirates faceoff, a Doobie Brothers show, or a week of SEC Volleyball Tournament games, Savannahminibuscompany.com makes it easy to compare charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans for the trip to 620 Stiles Ave — and get your group dropped at Lot B while everyone else is still hunting for a spot in Lot J. Fill out the online form or call 912-774-0420 any time for a quote.
