Game day, concerts and festivals

Skip the parking and the rideshare surge. Ride in as a crew, tailgate, and ride home together.

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How it works for game day, concerts & festivals

UT home games, ACL, F1 weekend at the Circuit of the Americas and SXSW bring huge crowds, closed streets and expensive parking. A bus drops the group as close as traffic allows and meets you after.

These dates book up first. Request as early as you can, and include where you want to be dropped and picked up; event-day street closures can change the plan, and we'll work it out with you.

From $720 for 4 hours on the 16: $150 an hour plus the 20% driver service fee. See every bus and every length.

A crew in burnt orange and cowboy hats on board the 16
Fans in burnt orange at a tailgate beside a white party bus near the stadium

Before you request

  • ACL, SXSW, F1 weekend and graduation weekends book up fast. Request early.
  • Say where you want to be dropped off and picked up; closures on event days can move the spot.
  • BYOB with cooler space; no glass.
  • Every rental is at least 4 hours.

Which bus

Tailgate crews tend to be big; the 32 carries the most. Smaller groups take the 16.

  • The 32 passenger bus, a white shuttle bus, parked in front of the downtown Austin skyline

    32 Passenger Bus

    From $225/hr + 20% driver fee · 4-hour minimum

    • Premium sound system with Bluetooth
    • LED lighting throughout
    • Large cooler area
    • Spacious leather seating
  • The 16 passenger bus, a white shuttle bus, parked by the water below the Pennybacker Bridge

    16 Passenger Bus

    From $150/hr + 20% driver fee · 4-hour minimum

    • Premium sound system with Bluetooth
    • LED interior lighting
    • Built-in cooler space
    • Comfortable leather seating

Questions

All questions
How far ahead should we book for ACL or a game?

We recommend 2 to 4 weeks ahead in peak season, and earlier for ACL, SXSW, graduation weekends and holidays, which book up fast.

What if the bus breaks down?

It's rare, but we have backup plans and will work to get a replacement bus to you as quickly as possible. If we can't fulfill the trip, you'll receive a full refund.

Other trips

  • A bachelorette group in sun hats on board, with a BRIDE balloon banner behind them

    Bachelor & bachelorette

    One bus for the whole weekend night: pickup at the rental, a few stops downtown or out in the Hill Country, and everyone home together.

    Bachelor & bachelorette: Plan it
  • Groomsmen in gray suits with boutonnieres seated along the 16's benches

    Weddings

    Get the wedding party to the photos on time, or run guests between the hotel, the ceremony and the reception, so nobody drives home after the toasts.

    Weddings: Plan it

Tell us the date and the plan

A request takes a couple of minutes. It isn’t a booking yet: we review it, then call or text you with the quote and confirm the trip.

Rather talk it through? Call or text

(512) 767-3223

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