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Tailgating
Tailgating Party Bus in New York, New Jersey, DC, Maryland, Virginia & Texas
A tailgating party bus gets your group to the stadium lot together, on time, and back home safely after the game.
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- 10 vehicle classes, 1 to 56 passengers
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A tailgating party bus is for fans who want the parking-lot atmosphere without splitting into separate cars or drawing straws for a designated driver. We pick your group up at home, at a bar or at a central meeting point, drive you to the stadium, and wait while you tailgate, provided the venue's lot rules allow buses and oversized vehicles. A&A Limousine confirms the lot policy with you before the game, because rules differ by stadium and by lot.
We run game-day groups across New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Texas, in party buses for 18 to 40 passengers, Hummer limos for up to 20, and mini buses when the group wants reclining seats and luggage space. For a smaller crew, a luxury SUV carries up to 7 with room for coolers and folding chairs. If your day is built around the game itself, see our sporting event limo service for drop-off and pickup options that skip the lot.
Included
What is included in a tailgating party bus booking?
- Pickup and drop-off at your home, bar or meeting point, with a set return time after the game
- Chauffeur waits on site during the tailgate where the venue's lot rules permit
- Cooler storage on board, with ice available for guests 21 and over where state law allows
- Route planning to the correct stadium gate and lot entrance, confirmed before game day
- Group check-in by text or call so latecomers can find the bus in a crowded lot
- No grills, open flames or cooking equipment in or next to the vehicle at any time
- One point of contact for the whole group, even when several vehicles run together
- All-inclusive quote covering gratuity, tolls, fuel and parking, explained upfront
Fleet
Which vehicle should you book for game day?
18 to 40 passengersParty BusThe full crew of 18 to 40, with sound system and bar areaView vehicle →
Up to 20 passengersHummer LimoUp to 20 fans who want the lot to notice them arrivingView vehicle →
18 to 30 passengersMini BusGroups of 18 to 30 who want reclining seats and luggage spaceView vehicle →
12 to 18 passengersSUV Stretch Limo12 to 18 fans, with LED ceilings and a dance-floor feelView vehicle →
Up to 7 passengersLuxury SUVUp to 7 fans with coolers, chairs and a short rideView vehicle →
Planning
How many people are tailgating, and which vehicle fits?
Group size and how much gear you are hauling decide the vehicle. The table below shows the combinations our reservation team books most often for a tailgating party bus. Compare every option on our fleet page.
| Who is riding | Recommended vehicles | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Small crew (up to 10) | Stretch limousine or luxury SUV | Fits a few friends with coolers and chairs; easy parking in stadium lots. |
| Medium group (12 to 18) | SUV stretch limo | More standing room and luggage space for gear, with a bar area for drinks. |
| Large crew (18 to 40) | Party bus | Room to move, dance poles, big screens, and a bar area for the pre-game. |
| Mixed ages or corporate tailgate (18 to 30) | Mini bus | Reclining seats and luggage storage; comfortable for guests who prefer to sit. |
| Full-scale tailgate (up to 56) | Charter bus | Reclining seats, onboard restroom, Wi-Fi and under-floor luggage for all the gear. |
| Multiple groups traveling together | Two or more vehicles under one reservation | Keep everyone on the same schedule with one point of contact. |
Pricing
How much does the ride cost?
The ride is priced by the hour, with a minimum block that covers the trip to the stadium, the wait during the tailgate and the return trip. Your quote is all-inclusive: gratuity, tolls, fuel and parking are explained upfront, so the number you receive is the number you pay.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Minimum | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party Bus | 18 to 40 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Hummer Limo | Up to 20 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Mini Bus | 18 to 30 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| SUV Stretch Limo | 12 to 18 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 7 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
Included in every quote: chauffeur gratuity, tolls, fuel and parking. Game-day Saturdays, playoff weekends and stadiums with early kickoffs carry longer minimums, and a lot far from your pickup point adds time to the booking.
Planning your tailgating party bus?
Send your date and venues. We reply with an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes.
Sample schedule
Sample game-day schedule
This illustrative schedule is for a 1 pm kickoff with a 10 am lot opening. Every stadium and lot has different rules, but this is how our planners build a tailgate run: work backwards from kickoff, allow time for setup, and give the chauffeur clear instructions.
- Pickup at a central location (hotel, office or home)Party bus · chauffeur loads gear and confirms lot rules with the group
- Arrive at stadium lot and set upParty bus · chauffeur parks where allowed and stays with the vehicle
- Lots open; tailgate setupParty bus · group sets up tents and grills in designated areas only
- Food and drinksParty bus · chauffeur remains available for restroom access and storage
- Clean up and pack gearParty bus · chauffeur assists with loading and checks the lot for trash
- Walk to stadium entranceParty bus · chauffeur secures the vehicle and provides post-game pickup details
- Post-game pickup at pre-arranged spotParty bus · chauffeur waits at the designated location and returns group to drop-off
Times are an example only. Your planner builds your schedule from your stadium, lot rules and kickoff time.
How it works
How does booking work?
- Request a quoteTell us the game, the stadium, your group size and where you want to be picked up. We confirm the lot's bus policy and send an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes.
- Confirm the planWe set the pickup time, the lot entrance and the return time after the game, then send written confirmation with the vehicle and the schedule for your group.
- Get your chauffeur detailsBefore game day you receive the chauffeur's name and phone number, and the final pickup point, so your group can meet the bus without confusion in a crowded lot.
- Enjoy the rideOn game day the chauffeur arrives 15 minutes early, drives your group to the stadium, waits where the lot allows, and is ready at the agreed spot when the game ends.
Beyond the big day
More than just the tailgate
The ride often anchors a whole day of celebrations. Here are related trips our customers book around the game.
Post-game dinner
After the final whistle, have the bus take you to a restaurant. An hourly limo service keeps the vehicle with you for dinner and the ride home.
Concert tailgates
Many stadium concerts allow tailgating too. A concert limo service handles the drop-off and pickup at designated zones.
Corporate game day
Client and employee tailgates run smoothly with a corporate event transportation plan and one point of contact.
Wedding after-party
If your wedding falls on game day, a wedding shuttle service can move guests between the venue and the stadium lot.
Long-distance game trips
Traveling to an away game? A city-to-city car service covers the distance without airport hassles.
Locations
Game-Day Group Transport across New York, New Jersey, DC, Maryland, Virginia & Texas
Game-Day Group Transport in New York
A tailgating party bus in New York works when the lot rules cooperate, and they differ from venue to venue: some stadium and arena lots allow buses with a permit, others restrict oversized vehicles to designated areas or ban them outright. We confirm the lot policy before you book. Upstate, college football Saturdays in Syracuse, Buffalo and Ithaca fill the Thruway and I-81, so we build in arrival time before kickoff. Downstate, games and races mean the Grand Central Parkway, the Van Wyck and the Long Island Expressway on fall Sundays. Fall is the busy season, and a cold November game is the one people most want a heated cabin for. No grills or open flames in or next to the vehicle, ever.
Game-Day Group Transport in New Jersey
New Jersey tailgates revolve around MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands, where lot rules are strict and posted, plus Rutgers games in Piscataway and minor-league and college venues across the state. We check each lot's policy before the trip, because some allow buses only in specific rows and some do not allow them at all. The Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway and Route 3 carry most of the game-day traffic, and we leave early enough to sit through it. Shore-area events in summer and fall add beach traffic on the parkway. Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages where state law allows; grills and open flames stay out of and away from the vehicle.
Game-Day Group Transport in Washington, DC
In Washington, DC, game days mean FedExField in Landover, Nationals Park, Audi Field and the downtown arenas, and each has its own rules about large vehicles in the surrounding lots and streets. The Southeast Freeway, I-295 and the Anacostia crossings back up before kickoff, and downtown event days add security-zone closures that change pickup points from week to week. We watch the posted traffic plans and set a pickup spot that a bus can actually reach. Fall and winter are the busy stretch, and a night game in December calls for a warm cabin and a firm departure time. No grills or open flames in or next to the vehicle.
Game-Day Group Transport in Maryland
Maryland tailgates center on M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards in Baltimore, FedExField just across the line and college games at College Park and Annapolis. Lot rules vary by venue and by event, so we confirm whether buses are allowed, where they park and how early they can enter before quoting a schedule. I-95, the Baltimore Beltway and the BW Parkway carry the heaviest game-day traffic, and Navy game weekends in Annapolis add Route 50 congestion. Fall Saturdays and Sundays book first. Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages where state law allows, and grills or open flames are never permitted in or next to the vehicle.
Game-Day Group Transport in Virginia
Virginia game days stretch from college football in Blacksburg and Charlottesville to Commanders games in Landover and soccer in Northern Virginia. Each venue sets its own lot rules, and some allow buses only with advance arrangements, so we confirm the policy before the reservation is set. I-66, I-81, I-64 and the Capital Beltway carry the worst of the traffic, and a noon kickoff in Blacksburg means a very early departure from Northern Virginia. Fall is the season, and mountain games in November can be cold and wet. Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages where state law allows; no grills or open flames in or next to the vehicle.
Game-Day Group Transport in Texas
Texas does tailgating at scale, and a tailgating party bus fits the way people travel to games in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio. Pro and college lots around NRG Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and the Alamodome each publish their own rules on oversized vehicles, arrival windows and where buses may park, and we check them before the trip. I-35 between Austin and Dallas, I-45 and the Dallas mixmaster carry heavy game-day traffic, and September heat makes a shaded, air-conditioned cabin worth having. Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages where state law allows; grills and open flames stay out of and away from the vehicle.
See every city we cover on our service areas page.
Checklist
Game-day planning checklist
Have these details ready when you request a quote for a tailgating party bus, and our team can confirm availability and lot rules quickly.
The stadium name, lot number or designated tailgating area, and the lot opening time.
Kickoff time and expected post-game pickup time.
The number of passengers and whether anyone under 21 will be in the group.
Any gear you plan to bring (tents, chairs, coolers) so the right vehicle size is reserved.
The stadium's rules on grills, open flames and alcohol in the lot; rules differ by venue.
Your preferred pickup and drop-off locations, with addresses.
Do you need the vehicle to stay on-site during the game, or return at a set time?
Any special requests, such as accessibility needs or extra stop, to tell the reservation team when you book.
Why us
Why book AA Limousines for game day?
6 states
One company covers New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Texas, so a tailgate trip or a long-distance run between them stays with one reservation team.
10 vehicle classes
Party buses seat 18 to 40, with the SUV stretch, Hummer and mini bus filling the gap when your group is smaller or needs luggage room.
15-minute quotes
Send your venue, date and headcount and an all-inclusive quote usually comes back within 15 minutes, with gratuity, tolls and fees explained upfront.
24/7 dispatch
Reservations and dispatch answer around the clock, so a kickoff time that moves or a lot that closes still reaches a person before pickup.
FAQs
Tailgating FAQs
How much does a tailgating party bus cost?
Pricing depends on the vehicle class, the number of hours, the date and the distance to the venue, and game days in fall usually carry higher demand. Send your stadium, date and group size and we will return an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes, with gratuity, tolls and fees explained upfront.
How far in advance should I book?
Book three to four weeks ahead for a regular-season game, and earlier for playoffs, rivalry weekends and anything at a venue with limited bus parking. Fall Saturdays and Sundays fill first. Same-day requests are often possible when vehicles are available, so call and ask.
How does timing work on game day?
We set pickup and drop-off times when you book and build in the lot's arrival window plus game-day traffic. Most groups book a minimum of four to five hours so the bus stays through the tailgate and is waiting after the final whistle. Tell the reservation team about any special requests when you book.
Can we drink on the bus?
Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages in limousines and party buses where state law allows. Alcohol is never permitted for underage passengers, and student or prom groups travel with a no-alcohol policy.
What if the game runs long or traffic delays us?
Your chauffeur waits through the event as scheduled, and dispatch is reachable 24/7 if the timeline shifts. Overtime beyond the booked hours is arranged with dispatch rather than assumed, so call as soon as you know the game is running long.
Which vehicle should we choose?
The party bus seats 18 to 40 and has the sound system and bar area most tailgates want. Smaller groups fit the SUV stretch limo at 12 to 18 or the Hummer limo at up to 20, and the mini bus at 18 to 30 suits groups that want reclining seats and luggage space.
Can we grill or set up a tent next to the bus?
No grills or open flames are permitted in or next to our vehicles. Tents, chairs and coolers are subject to the stadium lot's own rules, which differ by venue and event, so check the lot policy for your game before you plan the setup.
Do you provide this service in all six states?
Yes. A&A Limousine runs a tailgating party bus in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Texas, and long-distance trips between them are available. Lot rules differ by venue, so we confirm the policy for your stadium before the reservation is set.
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- Reservations 24/7
- Quotes within 15 minutes
- 10 vehicle classes, 1 to 56 passengers