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

Pull off River Drive North on a summer Friday night and you'll see it before you turn onto 25th Street: the 1940-era grandstand, the field lights cutting through the Montana dusk, a few thousand people streaming toward a ballpark that has been hosting pro baseball in Great Falls for over 75 years. Centene Stadium — built as a WPA project, known for generations as Legion Park — is one of the oldest continuously operating minor league ballparks in the country. Pedro Martinez threw breaking balls here in 1990 on his way to Cooperstown.

The Fourth of July fireworks have lit up the Missouri River floodplain after the game for more than 50 consecutive years. For a group, there is no better summer night in central Montana — and the only real logistical question is how 20 or 40 or 80 people get there and back without splitting into a car caravan that loses half the group on the way home.

This guide covers the exact logistics: where a bus accesses Centene Stadium, how the stadium's group outing packages work, which fireworks nights to plan around and when to book them, and which vehicle size fits your headcount. For broader context on game-day group travel across Great Falls, the Great Falls sporting event transportation page is a good starting point. But if your destination is 1015 25th Street North, this is the guide for that specific trip.

Why Centene Stadium Group Trips Work Better on a Bus

Centene Stadium sits about 3 miles north of downtown Great Falls — a 6-to-8-minute drive when you have the road to yourself. On a fireworks night, you do not. The stadium is embedded in a residential neighborhood off River Drive North and 25th Street North, and when 2,500 to 3,000 fans stream out of a 4,000-seat park at the same time after the last firework, the surrounding street grid absorbs the load slowly.

Groups that drove separately discover the real problem then: 10 or 15 different cars trying to exit the same lots, onto the same two streets, all heading back to the same hotels on Central Avenue or the US-87 corridor. The wait is not catastrophic, but it is real — and it is entirely avoidable.

One bus replaces all of it. Your group loads at one pickup point, arrives at the stadium together, and has a vehicle staged in the adjacent lots when the game ends — whether that's after the final out or 20 minutes after the last firework fades. Nobody gets separated.

Nobody leaves early to find the car. Nobody has to stay sober so the group has a way home. For a family reunion using the stadium's Picnic Pavilion, a company outing that takes over the MVP Deck, or a fan group driving up from Helena for a Friday night promotion game, a Great Falls charter bus rental handles the coordination problem in one phone call.

That is the whole value.

Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Centene Stadium

Centene Stadium's primary vehicle access is via 25th Street North, which runs directly in front of the stadium at 1015 25th Street North, Great Falls, MT 59401. River Drive North is the main through-road for this part of the city — connecting downtown Great Falls to the stadium neighborhood — and it is the practical approach for any vehicle coming from the hotel corridor or downtown. One thing worth knowing before you arrive: 25th Street North becomes one-way in certain blocks near the stadium, so the direction of your approach matters for a 40-foot bus.

River Drive North to 25th Street North from the north is the cleaner line in for oversized vehicles.

For drop-off, curbside access along 25th Street North puts your group steps from the main stadium entrance. This is not a downtown arena with a loading zone shared by taxis, rideshares, and security vehicles — Centene Stadium sits in a low-density residential area with surface lots directly adjacent. Buses can drop at the curb, stage in the surrounding lots during the game, and be in position for pickup without circling a crowded urban block.

For exact drop-off coordination on your specific game night, the Voyagers box office at 406-452-5311 can confirm any access instructions that apply to your date. And it is always worth reviewing the official Voyagers website before game day for any event-specific logistics updates.

Parking at Centene Stadium for Large Groups and Charter Buses

Centene Stadium has surface parking lots directly adjacent to the stadium, which is one of the practical advantages of a venue this size in a city like Great Falls. There is no multi-level garage to navigate, no commercial loading zone shared with delivery trucks, and no urban block where a charter bus needs three passes to turn around. Buses park in the adjacent lots while a group is inside.

Handicap parking is available near the main entrance. Street parking is also available on the surrounding residential blocks for overflow. Arriving 30–45 minutes before first pitch is the standard advice for any high-attendance game, and it holds for buses too — it gives the group time to get settled, find the picnic area or suite, and hit concessions before the first pitch at 6:30 PM.

Group Outings and Corporate Events: Rent a Charter Bus to Centene Stadium for the Jerry Grady Picnic Grounds

The Great Falls Voyagers built the Jerry Grady Picnic Grounds (sponsored by Everyday IGA) specifically for corporate outings, family reunions, and large group events. Two private areas are available inside the stadium: the MVP Deck, which handles groups of up to 50 people, and the Picnic Pavilion, which accommodates parties of up to 150. Both require a minimum of 20 guests, and you need to lock in your guaranteed headcount four days before game day.

Food service starts 30 minutes before first pitch and runs through the fourth inning — the standard menu includes burgers, hot dogs, brats, potato salad, BBQ beans, chips, cookies, and Pepsi products, with a taco option also available. Your group eats together in a roped-off, reserved area before the game gets underway, then transitions to the seats or bleachers for the rest of the night.

The Voyagers also offer luxury suites with refrigerators, private restrooms, air conditioning, and in-suite food and beverage service — plus a patio for stepping out to watch the game. For companies bringing clients or hosting employee appreciation events, the suite experience gives you privacy and climate control on a July evening in Montana, which is a meaningful amenity when temperatures can linger in the 80s through first pitch. Suite groups tend to be smaller — 10 to 20 people is a typical suite headcount — and a Sprinter van or 15–35 passenger minibus fits that headcount and navigates Centene Stadium's neighborhood streets without the footprint of a full coach.

Here is where the bus earns its keep for group outings in a concrete way: a 40-person corporate team driving separately needs somewhere between 12 and 15 cars negotiating a residential neighborhood, parking in different spots across two or three blocks, and reassembling inside the stadium. One 40–56 passenger charter bus picks the whole team up at the office or hotel, drops everyone at the main entrance together, and pulls back to the adjacent lots to wait. Nobody straggles in during the second inning because they got turned around on one of the one-way blocks.

The picnic area is ready. The first pitch is not a split group. Reserve the group outing package directly with the Voyagers through their official group outings page at milb.com, then call 406-836-8150 to handle the transportation side.

Party Bus and Charter Bus Rental for Voyagers Fireworks Nights

The Voyagers run fireworks on multiple nights each season, and two of them draw consistently large crowds. Opening Night 2026 — May 19 — features a postgame fireworks show after the game against the Glacier Range Riders, with gates opening at 5:30 PM for the 6:30 first pitch. The season runs through September 6 and includes 54 home games, up from 48 last season, so the full promotional calendar includes concerts, giveaways, themed nights, 50¢ hot dog promotions, and additional fireworks nights posted on the official Voyagers site as the season progresses.

The biggest night on the calendar is the Fourth of July. Centene Stadium has hosted a postgame fireworks show on the Fourth for more than 50 consecutive years — annual game at 6:30 PM, gates open at 5:30, fireworks start after the final out once it gets dark enough. The stadium draws close to 3,000 fans for this game in a 4,000-seat park, which makes it the closest thing to a sellout the Voyagers see all year.

Two things to know: discount ticket books cannot be redeemed for the Fourth of July game, and the game has historically sold out. For the bus, peak summer weekends in Montana fill vehicle availability quickly too. Book both your game tickets and your transportation at least four to six weeks out for the Fourth of July.

Waiting until the week of is a real risk on both fronts.

After the fireworks is precisely when pickup logistics matter most. Three thousand fans funnel through the same residential street grid at roughly the same moment, and rideshare availability in Great Falls after 10 PM is limited compared to a major metro. There are not dozens of cars circling the neighborhood waiting to accept requests.

When you arrange a party bus or charter bus to Centene Stadium through Partybusgreatfalls.com, you set the postgame pickup window before you walk in — not after the fireworks end. The vehicle stages in the adjacent lots, you tell your group the meeting point, and everyone loads up while the traffic is still thinning. That single coordination step is the difference between a smooth end to the evening and a 45-minute wait on the sidewalk refreshing a rideshare app.

Every Way to Get Your Group to a Voyagers Game

A Great Falls party bus or charter bus rental isn't the right answer for every group size and situation. Here is an honest comparison of the options for getting a group to Centene Stadium, so you can pick what actually fits your trip.

For one or two people, rideshare or the public transit route (the city bus stops near 24th Street North, about a block from the stadium) is fine. For groups of 8 or more — especially for fireworks nights when the post-game rideshare situation is thin — the math tips clearly toward one vehicle. Split the bus cost across 20 people and it is often comparable to or less than coordinating separate rideshares for the same headcount, without the uncertainty about who shows up when the app is showing a 25-minute wait at 10:30 PM in a mid-sized Montana city.

What Size Bus Does Your Centene Stadium Group Need?

The Voyagers draw groups of genuinely different shapes — small company teams doing a suite night, family reunions that fill the Picnic Pavilion, fan groups from out of town who want to travel together. Here is how the vehicle lineup breaks down for a Centene Stadium run through the Partybusgreatfalls.com network. See the full vehicle selection for specs and photos.

The minibus is the most versatile pick for Centene Stadium. The stadium neighborhood's residential street grid — with some one-way blocks on 25th Street North — is navigable by a full charter bus but handled more easily by a 30-to-35-passenger minibus. For Picnic Pavilion groups in the 80-to-150 range, two charter buses handle the headcount with one coordinated pickup and drop-off sequence.

For groups coming from outside Great Falls — from Billings (about 225 miles, roughly 3.5 hours via I-90 West to I-15 North) or Missoula (about 220 miles, roughly 3.5 hours) — a full charter bus with onboard restrooms and reclining seats makes the drive comfortable. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the Partybusgreatfalls.com network; note your needs when you request your quote and allow extra lead time.

Getting to Centene Stadium: Route, Timing, and What to Know

From hotels clustered along Central Avenue, Fox Farm Road (US-87), or the 10th Avenue South corridor, the drive to Centene Stadium runs north through downtown and onto River Drive North — the primary road connecting the downtown core to the stadium neighborhood. The approach is simple off-peak. Game nights add some density on River Drive North in the final mile, but Centene Stadium is not sitting at a freeway interchange with 65,000 fans trying to exit at once.

Plan for 10–15 minutes of patience on the way out after a fireworks game, and you have set realistic expectations for the group.

For groups flying in, Great Falls International Airport (GTF) is about 10 miles southeast of the stadium — roughly 15 minutes in off-peak traffic. A single charter bus pickup at baggage claim and a direct run to the hotel before the game is the cleanest option for an out-of-town group. The Great Falls International Airport shuttle guide covers the airport pickup logistics in detail.

Centene Stadium Charter Bus Rental Prices

A few factors shape what you'll pay for a Great Falls charter bus rental or party bus rental to Centene Stadium. Vehicle size matters most: a minibus runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends, while a full-size charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour on either day. Party buses in the 25-to-30-passenger range fall between $250–$375 per hour on a Friday or Saturday.

A typical game night — pickup around 5:30 PM, drop-off at the stadium for a 6:30 first pitch, postgame pickup after the fireworks around 10 or 10:30 — runs four to five hours depending on your specific itinerary.

To give you an idea: a 25-passenger party bus for a Friday night promotion game over four hours might come to around $1,100–$1,500. Split that across 20 people and you're in a range that competes directly with the real cost of coordinating 8 or 10 separate rideshares for the evening — without the post-game rideshare uncertainty in a mid-sized Montana city after 10 PM. For larger groups using the Picnic Pavilion, a 56-passenger charter bus over the same four to five hours lands in a range that, divided by 50 people, often works out to less per head than individual driving plus parking.

These are planning ranges, not a quote — the real number depends on your date, headcount, pickup distance, and vehicle availability. The fastest way to see pricing for your specific game night is to call 406-836-8150 or use the online quote tool on this site, where you can compare rates from the Partybusgreatfalls.com network in under 30 seconds, no account required. The Great Falls party bus prices page has a fuller breakdown of what rentals typically run in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Bus to Centene Stadium

Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Centene Stadium?

The main stadium access is via 25th Street North, which runs directly in front of the stadium at 1015 25th Street North. Curbside drop-off puts your group steps from the main entrance. River Drive North is the primary approach road from downtown and the hotel corridors; 25th Street North becomes one-way in certain blocks near the stadium, so the direction of approach matters for a full-size coach.

For game-specific access instructions — and for any coordination questions related to your group size — contact the Voyagers box office at 406-452-5311 or check the official Voyagers website.

Is there parking at Centene Stadium for large buses?

Yes. Centene Stadium has surface lots directly adjacent to the stadium with room for large vehicles to stage while a group is inside. This is not a downtown arena situation with metered time limits and no-overnight-parking signs — the surrounding area accommodates oversized vehicles without the complications you'd face at an urban venue.

Handicap parking is near the main entrance. Arriving 30–45 minutes before first pitch clears the lot entry before peak game traffic.

When should I book for the Fourth of July game?

As early as possible, and no later than four to six weeks out. The July 4th game has been Centene Stadium's most-attended game for decades — close to 3,000 fans in a 4,000-seat park, with a 50-year postgame fireworks tradition. Discount ticket books cannot be used for this date, and the game has historically sold out before game day.

Vehicle availability through the Partybusgreatfalls.com network also tightens on peak summer weekends. Secure your game tickets and your bus together as soon as your date is confirmed. Call 406-836-8150 early.

How does postgame pickup work after a Centene Stadium fireworks night?

The key is setting your pickup window before you walk into the stadium, not after the last firework. When you arrange transportation through Partybusgreatfalls.com, you can request a specific pickup time as part of your trip — typically 15 to 30 minutes after the final out or the end of the fireworks show — and the bus stages in the adjacent lots to be ready. Tell your group the meeting point before you head in.

On a fireworks night with several thousand fans leaving the same neighborhood at once, rideshare availability in Great Falls after 10 PM is limited. Having the bus already staged is the answer to that problem before it becomes one.

Can I rent a bus to Centene Stadium from Billings or Missoula?

Yes — long-haul trips to Centene Stadium are a common request for fan groups and family reunions traveling from across Montana. A full-size charter bus from Billings (about 225 miles via I-90 West to I-15 North, roughly 3.5 hours) is the right fit: reclining seats, onboard restrooms, and WiFi make the drive comfortable for a large group. From Missoula (about 220 miles, roughly 3.5 hours), the same applies.

Quote requests for both routes go through the same Partybusgreatfalls.com form — just note your departure city when you request pricing. For groups based in Missoula, the Missoula party bus rental page is also a good starting point.

What groups most often rent buses to Centene Stadium?

Corporate groups using the Jerry Grady Picnic Grounds or a luxury suite, family reunions of 30 to 150 people that need the Picnic Pavilion, fan groups from out of town who want the whole group together from the hotel to the bleachers, and birthday or celebration groups showing up for a Friday promotion night. The Fourth of July draws the largest single-game groups — multi-family outings that arrive together and need a coordinated way back after the fireworks. For other occasions in Great Falls, the Great Falls group transportation page covers multi-stop itineraries and events that run beyond game day.

Is Centene Stadium the same as Legion Park?

Yes. The stadium opened in 1940 as Legion Park — a WPA project — and operated under that name for decades before Centene Corporation purchased naming rights and the facility became Centene Stadium in 2007. The field, grandstand, and basic layout are the same structure that has hosted Pioneer League baseball continuously since 1948.

The Logan Hurlbert Hall of Fame Room on the second floor, which opens at 6 PM on game nights, documents more than 100 years of pro baseball history in Great Falls — worth a visit before the first pitch if your group arrives early.

Book Your Bus to Centene Stadium

Whether it's a 20-person company outing at the MVP Deck, a 100-person family reunion using the Picnic Pavilion, a fan group heading up from Helena for a Friday night game, or a group that needs a clean pickup after the Fourth of July fireworks, Partybusgreatfalls.com makes finding the right vehicle fast and straightforward. Fill out the quick online form or call 406-836-8150 any time to compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans serving Great Falls through the Partybusgreatfalls.com network — free quote, no account required, pricing in under 30 seconds. The Great Falls sporting event page has additional context on game-day group trips across the area, and the Four Seasons Arena guide covers transportation to Great Falls's other major indoor event venue if your group has a multi-stop itinerary.