Tacoma Party Bus Rentals
Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from providers serving Tacoma and the South Sound. From Cheney Stadium tailgates to SEA-TAC transfers, from Point Ruston pub crawls to Tacoma Dome concerts — Bellevuepartybuscompany.com makes finding the right bus for your group fast, free, and easy. Call 425-799-9160 any time to get started.
Party Bus Rentals in Tacoma
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Tacoma Party Buses & Charter Buses
From a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a birthday night to a 56-passenger charter bus for a Tacoma Dome concert group, the size range covers every group. Browse all available vehicle types or call 425-799-9160 for a quick match based on your headcount and itinerary.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
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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 reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 425-799-9160 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get the Tacoma Bus Amenities You Want
Not every Tacoma trip needs the same setup. A 25-passenger party bus typically comes with LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — a natural fit for a bachelorette night through the Proctor District and Stadium District bars. A 15–35 passenger minibus brings climate control, reclining seats, and better maneuverability on Tacoma's narrower downtown grid — ideal for corporate shuttles or wedding guest loops between the Hotel Murano and a ceremony at the Tacoma Art Museum.
For longer runs up to Seattle or down to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a full-size charter bus adds undercarriage storage and onboard restrooms. Compare amenities side by side through the online quote tool, or call 425-799-9160 to find the right fit for your group.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Counter Space 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 you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 425-799-9160 before booking.
Tacoma Party Bus Rental Costs
Tacoma party bus rental prices shift based on the vehicle size, the date, and how long you need it. As a planning reference: a 15-passenger party bus runs roughly $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. A 30-passenger party bus ranges from about $300–$375/hour on weekdays and $325–$425/hour on weekends.
A 40–56 passenger charter bus generally runs $200–$350/hour regardless of day. Those are planning ranges — real pricing moves with demand, date, and itinerary.
The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific trip? Fill out the quick form on this site or call 425-799-9160. Either way, you could have actual pricing in about a minute.
Check out the party bus prices page for a full 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 425-799-9160. | |||
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The range of vehicle types covering Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, and Pierce County is wide. Call 425-799-9160 any time, any day, or use the online tool to see available options. No pressure, no account, no obligation.
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Party Bus & Charter Bus Services Available in Tacoma
From SEA-TAC transfers and Tacoma Dome concerts to Rainiers games, South Sound pub crawls, prom nights, and corporate shuttles across Pierce County — Bellevuepartybuscompany.com covers every type of group trip in and around Tacoma. Call 425-799-9160 to talk through your event, or use the quote form to see options in seconds.

Tacoma Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) sits about 25 miles north of downtown Tacoma on I-5 — a corridor that regularly grinds to a standstill during morning and evening commutes and after major Tacoma Dome events when northbound traffic stacks up past the SR-512 interchange. For a group of 12 flying in from different gates, coordinating rideshares across that stretch is an exercise in frustration, especially when flights stagger across a two-hour window.
A Sprinter van or minibus handles the whole pickup in one shot. Your group coordinator gathers the full party at the SEA arrivals level — all bags, all passengers — then the bus meets them curbside. No splitting into three Lyfts, no one waiting alone at the curb, no surge pricing at 11pm when the last flight lands.
Charter buses serving SEA typically use the commercial ground transportation lanes on the ticketed arrivals level per Port of Seattle guidelines — confirm your exact pickup approach with the provider when you book. Call 425-799-9160 to get Tacoma airport shuttle options on your date.

Tacoma Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Tacoma's nightlife scene is more spread out than most people expect — the Stadium District's collection of craft beer venues, the cocktail spots along 6th Avenue, and the Point Ruston waterfront entertainment complex don't share a walkable block, so bouncing between them without a bus means coordinating an increasingly chaotic rideshare chain as the night gets later.
A Tacoma bachelorette party bus keeps the whole group on one vehicle — LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, wraparound seating — from the Stadium District to 6th Avenue to the waterfront and back to the hotel. Point Ruston (5101 N Waterfront Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407) draws large groups on Friday and Saturday nights and the parking lot fills early, making a drop-off far preferable to circling. The night runs on your schedule, not the rideshare algorithm's.
Call 425-799-9160 to get started on your date — weekend nights in Tacoma book out, especially during summer.

Tacoma Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
For a milestone birthday, the arrival matters as much as the destination — and pulling up in a party bus beats pulling up in a caravan of minivans, hands down. Whether the celebration is heading to a quinceañera reception at a Tacoma banquet hall, a Sweet 16 dinner along the Ruston Way waterfront, or an adult birthday night starting in the Stadium District, a Tacoma birthday party bus sized 15 to 50 passengers keeps the whole group together from first pickup to final drop-off.
For smaller, tighter groups — think a 20-person birthday dinner at a 6th Avenue restaurant — a 20-passenger party bus hits the sweet spot on price and space. Larger quinceañera guest groups moving between a ceremony venue and a reception hall do better on a 40-passenger party bus or a full charter bus. Compare options by size and date through the quote tool, or call 425-799-9160 for a quick recommendation.

Tacoma Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The Tacoma Dome (2727 East D St, Tacoma, WA 98421) holds up to 21,000 for arena concerts and is one of the largest wooden domed structures in the world — which means when a major tour rolls through, East D Street and Portland Avenue back up for miles. The Dome's own parking fills hours before doors, and the surrounding industrial streets offer almost no walkable alternatives. Post-show rideshare demand spikes immediately, and the eastbound SR-509 ramp becomes a parking lot.
A Tacoma concert charter bus drops your group at the Dome's designated commercial vehicle area, then stages nearby for the pickup — no one's hunting for their car in a dark industrial lot at midnight. The same logic applies to shows at the Pantages Theater (901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402) in the heart of downtown, where street parking is metered and competitive on any weekend night. A Tacoma concert bus rental solves the whole equation.
Call 425-799-9160 to see what's available on your date.

Tacoma Corporate Event Transportation
Tacoma's convention and corporate event circuit runs through a tight downtown core — the Greater Tacoma Convention Center (1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402) sits in the heart of downtown, with limited surface parking and garage options that fill quickly on heavy event days. Companies shuttling employees from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Tacoma Tideflats, or South Hill to a downtown conference deal with I-5's notorious Tacoma Narrows approach backup and a downtown street grid that wasn't built for large vehicle volumes.
A minibus handles executive transfers from Hotel Murano or the Marriott with enough maneuverability to navigate Broadway and Pacific Avenue without the staging headaches of a full-size coach. For large team travel — company picnics at Point Defiance Park, all-hands meetings at a Fife conference hotel, team buildouts heading to the Emerald Queen Casino — a charter bus rental keeps everyone on the same schedule. Call 425-799-9160 to discuss group rates and itinerary options.

Tacoma Private Event Transportation Services
Tacoma's event calendar generates serious transportation pressure at predictable points. The Daffodil Festival Parade in April routes through downtown Tacoma and Puyallup, closing arterials and causing significant parking displacement in both cities. The Washington State Fair in Puyallup (110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371) draws more than a million visitors over three weeks each September — SR-512 and South Hill Mall Drive slow to a crawl during peak fair days, and parking runs $20–$30 per vehicle on busy Saturdays.
A charter bus handles fair group travel far better than a caravan, dropping everyone at the fair's designated bus area so no one circles looking for open lots. For family reunions at Point Defiance Park, large church group outings, or private events at venues like the Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402), a Tacoma private event bus rental keeps the logistics clean. Call 425-799-9160 to build a custom package for your date.

Tacoma Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Tacoma-area high schools — including Lincoln, Wilson, Stadium, and Mount Tahoma — hold proms and homecoming events across a tight spring window, typically April through May. Demand for party buses in Pierce County during those six weeks is as high as it gets all year. Waiting until March to book almost guarantees you're looking at either premium last-minute pricing or a vehicle that doesn't fit your group.
For prom: book by December. That's not a soft suggestion — it's the difference between having the bus you want at a rate that makes sense and scrambling for whatever's left. Tacoma prom bus rentals through Bellevuepartybuscompany.com are easy to compare and get started on early.
Call 425-799-9160 now and get your date secured before the spring rush hits. The quote is free and there's no obligation to book on the spot.

Tacoma School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Field trips across Tacoma's school district cover a useful range of destinations — the Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Ave), the Washington State History Museum (1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402), and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407) are all within the city, while longer excursions head south to the Washington State Fair site or north toward Seattle's MOHAI. Coordinating multiple chaperone-driven vehicles across those corridors is a planning headache that scales badly with group size.
A full-size charter bus keeps a student group together, eliminates carpooling logistics, and comes with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags. On select vehicles, onboard restrooms cut down on roadside stops during longer drives — a genuine quality-of-life upgrade for any teacher who's done the Puyallup trip by carpool. ADA-accessible vehicles are available; mention it when you request a quote.
Call 425-799-9160 to discuss a Tacoma school field trip bus for your group.

Tacoma Sporting Event Transportation
Cheney Stadium (2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405) is home to the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, and draws steady crowds on summer evenings from May through September. The stadium sits just off SR-16, and on sellout nights the surrounding surface lots fill before first pitch — rideshare pickups after the game route through a tight residential grid that backs up quickly when 6,500 fans try to leave at once.
A charter bus or minibus for your Rainiers group means everyone arrives together, tailgates in the lot, and has a pickup plan already in place when the ninth inning ends. For Tacoma Defiance (USL) soccer at Cheney Stadium, the same logistics apply. Fans heading north for Seahawks, Sounders, or Kraken games face the full I-5 corridor challenge — a Tacoma sporting event bus rental takes one car's worth of stress off every person in your group.
Call 425-799-9160 for game-day availability.

Tacoma Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Tacoma has a strong wedding venue corridor: the Swiss (1904 S Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405), Thornewood Castle (8601 N Thorne Lane SW, Lakewood, WA 98498), the Tacoma Art Museum, and waterfront options along Ruston Way and Point Ruston each draw wedding parties that need guests shuttled between hotel blocks and ceremony sites across a city where those locations can be 15–20 minutes apart by car.
A Tacoma wedding shuttle bus solves the multi-venue coordination problem without asking guests to navigate unfamiliar one-way streets in formalwear. A minibus runs efficiently between the Hotel Murano, the Marriott, and venues along Pacific Avenue. For bridal party transportation on the wedding day itself, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo delivers comfort and a clean arrival without the coordination headache of a car caravan.
Because every detail is locked in at booking, your timeline stays tight from the rehearsal dinner pickup through the last guest drop-off. Call 425-799-9160 to discuss your wedding transportation plan.

Tacoma Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Pierce County sits within reach of some of Washington's most accessible wine country. Wilridge Winery's vineyard in the Naches Heights AVA near Yakima is a full drive east, but a closer option like Eleven Winery on Bainbridge Island (a ferry crossing that creates its own logistical puzzle) gives Tacoma groups solid day-trip material without a four-hour round trip.
Closer to home, the 6th Avenue corridor and the Stadium District offer a dense enough concentration of craft beer bars and cocktail spots for a legitimate Tacoma pub crawl — Peaks and Pints (3816 N 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98407), Wingman Brewers, and Tacoma Brewing Company all within a short stretch. A Tacoma winery tour and pub crawl bus keeps the group on one vehicle between stops so no one has to be the odd one out at last call. Call 425-799-9160 to put together a custom itinerary and get pricing on your date.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tacoma Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Bellevuepartybuscompany.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 review pricing and available vehicles for your date, then compare the options to find what fits your trip.
What is Bellevuepartybuscompany.com?
Bellevuepartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It's not a bus company and it doesn't own or operate any vehicles. What it does: it lets you compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans from providers serving Tacoma and the South Sound — all in one place, with no account required and no obligation.
Fill out the form or call 425-799-9160 any time.
How does Bellevuepartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the quick online form. Within seconds you'll see vehicle options, pictures, and planning rate ranges from companies serving your area. You can compare them side by side and request a quote for the one that fits.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 425-799-9160 any day of the year to get help with the options and pricing in about a minute.
How much does a party bus cost in Tacoma?
It depends on the vehicle and the date. As planning benchmarks: a 15-passenger party bus runs roughly $200–$350/hour on weekdays, $250–$350/hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus runs about $250–$350/hour on weekdays and $275–$375/hour on weekends.
A 40–56 passenger charter bus generally falls in the $200–$350/hour range. These are ballpark figures — real pricing shifts with demand, the specific date, and how many hours you need. Fill out the quick form or call 425-799-9160 and get actual pricing for your trip in about a minute.
See the full Tacoma party bus prices page for more detail.
Where do charter buses drop off at the Tacoma Dome?
The Tacoma Dome (2727 East D St, Tacoma, WA 98421) is surrounded by a mix of surface lots and industrial streets on Tacoma's east side. Commercial vehicles typically use East D Street and the surrounding lot access roads for drop-off — the specific approach varies by event, and the Tacoma Dome's own parking and event pages outline lot assignments per show. Check the official Tacoma Dome website for current event-specific parking and traffic advisories before your visit, and confirm drop-off logistics with your transportation provider when you book.
How does the Washington State Fair affect transportation in Tacoma?
The Washington State Fair in Puyallup runs for roughly three weeks each September, drawing more than a million visitors and creating significant congestion on SR-512, SR-167, and South Hill Mall Drive on peak days. Parking at the fairgrounds runs $20–$30 per vehicle on busy Saturdays. For groups of 10 or more, a charter bus or minibus that drops everyone at the fair's designated bus area is almost always cheaper per person and considerably less stressful than driving and parking separately.
Book fair-date buses at least 4–6 weeks ahead — September weekends in Pierce County fill out quickly.
Can a party bus take my group to Seattle for a Seahawks or Sounders game?
Yes, and it's one of the most popular uses of charter bus and party bus rentals out of Tacoma. The I-5 corridor between Tacoma and Seattle runs about 35 miles but can take 90 minutes or more in game-day traffic, especially on Sunday afternoons when northbound lanes back up near Federal Way. A charter bus or large party bus keeps your group together for the drive, eliminates parking costs at Lumen Field (which can reach $50+ per vehicle in adjacent lots), and means everyone has a confirmed ride back regardless of what time the game ends.
Call 425-799-9160 to check availability and get pricing for your game date.
What's the difference between a party bus and a charter bus for a Tacoma group?
Party buses are built around the social experience of the ride itself — wraparound seating, LED lighting, premium sound, and flat-panel TVs. They're the right call when the bus is part of the event: a bachelorette night, a birthday crawl through Stadium District bars, a prom. Charter buses prioritize passenger count, luggage storage, and long-haul comfort — reclining seats, overhead bins, onboard restrooms on select vehicles, and undercarriage bays.
They're the better fit for Tacoma Dome concert groups, Washington State Fair runs, corporate shuttles, and school trips. If you're not sure which fits your trip, call 425-799-9160 to get help figuring it out based on your headcount and itinerary.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Tacoma?
For most events, 4–8 weeks of lead time gives you solid options. For high-demand dates — prom season (April–May), Washington State Fair weekends (September), Tacoma Dome arena concerts, and Seahawks home games — 2–3 months ahead is the safer target. Prom is the most time-sensitive: book by December if your school's prom falls in spring.
Waiting until March for a May prom almost always means paying more for fewer choices. For everything else, the earlier you call, the better the rate and the selection. Call 425-799-9160 as soon as your date is confirmed.
Popular Tacoma Party Bus Destinations
Tacoma's destination mix runs from waterfront parks and standout museums to minor league baseball, arena concerts, and ferry-accessible wine country. The venues below are among the most popular group transportation requests in the South Sound — each one with its own specific logistics worth knowing before you show up with 30 people.

Tacoma Dome
The Tacoma Dome (2727 East D St, Tacoma, WA 98421) is the region's primary large-event venue, hosting arena concerts, Monster Jam, wrestling events, and large consumer shows with capacity up to 21,000. The surrounding industrial neighborhood off Portland Avenue has limited walkable amenities, and the surface lots that surround the building fill hours before major shows — once a sold-out night lets out, East D Street and Portland Avenue become a slow-moving gridlock of fans trying to reach I-5 simultaneously. Post-show rideshare surge pricing is common and wait times stretch long.
A charter bus drops your group steps from the entrance and has a staged pickup plan when the show ends, skipping the rideshare queue entirely. Check the Tacoma Dome's official website for event-specific parking and road closure details before your visit. Phone: (253) 272-3663

Point Defiance Park
At 760 acres, Point Defiance Park (5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407) is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and home to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Owen Beach, the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, and miles of old-growth forest trails. The park sits on a peninsula with a single primary access road — Pearl Street northbound — which creates a genuine bottleneck on busy summer weekends and during special events like Zoo Boo in October. Surface parking inside the park fills on peak summer days, particularly around Zoo & Aquarium events, and parking near Owen Beach is limited.
A charter bus handles the whole group in one load, avoids the Pearl Street backup at exit time, and drops passengers at the Zoo & Aquarium or Owen Beach trailhead directly. Check the Metro Parks Tacoma page for seasonal hours and event-specific access information. Phone: (253) 305-1000

Cheney Stadium
Cheney Stadium (2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405) sits just off SR-16 on Tacoma's west side and holds about 6,500 fans for Tacoma Rainiers Triple-A baseball from May through September, plus Tacoma Defiance USL soccer. The stadium's surface lots are the primary parking option, and on promotional nights or playoff games they fill well before first pitch. The surrounding neighborhood — residential streets off Tyler Street and South 25th — offers limited street parking and gets congested quickly during post-game exits.
Rideshare pickups stack up at a single designated zone outside the main entrance. A minibus or charter bus for your Rainiers group means a coordinated arrival, a pregame plan, and a confirmed ride home after the final out. For Tacoma Defiance match nights, the same access applies.
Visit the Rainiers' official directions page for current parking information. Phone: (253) 752-7707

Point Ruston
Point Ruston (5101 N Waterfront Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407) is a mixed-use waterfront development on the former ASARCO copper smelter site, now home to restaurants, a movie theater, retail, and Puget Sound waterfront access. It's become one of Tacoma's go-to destinations for group dinners, birthday nights, and bachelorette parties — places like Duke's Seafood, Anthony's HomePort, and the AMC theater bring steady weekend crowds. The parking lot at Point Ruston, while sizable, fills completely on warm Friday and Saturday evenings, and the single-access entry road off Ruston Way becomes the exit bottleneck at closing time.
A drop-off and pickup at the Point Ruston main lot entrance handles the whole group cleanly, with no one circling for a spot. Combine it with a Stadium District or 6th Avenue stop before or after for a full evening itinerary. Address: 5101 N Waterfront Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407

Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum (1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402) anchors the Museum District at the south end of downtown Tacoma, directly across from Union Station and within two blocks of the Tacoma Art Museum. It's the region's most-visited history museum and a consistent field trip destination for Pierce County schools and university groups. The museum sits in a downtown Tacoma block where street parking is metered and the nearest public garage is the Theater District Garage on South 9th Street — workable for a couple of cars, not for a group of 40.
A charter bus can drop a school or group directly on Pacific Avenue out front and stage nearby while the group is inside, eliminating the carpool coordination headache entirely. The museum's official visit page has current hours and admission pricing. Phone: (253) 272-3500

Thornewood Castle
Thornewood Castle (8601 N Thorne Lane SW, Lakewood, WA 98498) is a century-old English Gothic manor on American Lake in Lakewood, about 10 miles south of downtown Tacoma. It operates as a bed and breakfast and private event venue and is one of the most sought-after wedding and special event destinations in the South Sound — the grounds include formal gardens, a lakefront setting, and interior spaces that accommodate weddings, corporate events, and private buyouts. Access is via a private road off Thorne Lane that isn't built for multiple vehicles arriving at once, and on-site parking is limited by design.
For wedding guests shuttling from Tacoma hotels or from Sea-Tac after a destination wedding arrival, a minibus or Sprinter van makes far more sense than a parade of rental cars on a private lakefront lane. Check with Thornewood directly for event-specific vehicle access and staging logistics before your visit. Phone: (253) 584-4393