The game looks easy enough on the map — I-80 East from Lincoln, a right onto Highway 370, and Werner Park shows up on your left. About 47 miles. What the map does not show is the Friday-night funnel when 9,000 fans make the same turn off 370 and file into five tornado-named parking lots from two directions at the same time.
That last mile, right after the Highway 370 exit, is the one nobody budgets for. Renting a charter bus or party bus to Werner Park from Lincoln means your group arrives together, on schedule, while someone else navigates the 126th Street approach and finds a spot in the F3 lot.
Werner Park sits in Papillion — Sarpy County, southwest of Omaha — at 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046. It opened April 11, 2011, holds 9,023 total (6,254 fixed seats, a grass berm, and 14 private suites), and has been home to the Omaha Storm Chasers — the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals — since day one. For a Lincoln group, that is a completely doable evening trip.
One quick quote through Lincolnpartybuscompany.com and you compare vehicles and pricing for your Lincoln trip — no callbacks, no describing your trip four times, no juggling six separate cars. Call 531-324-7820 or use the online form to see available options.
Why Rent a Charter Bus or Party Bus to Werner Park?
Twelve people sounds easy to coordinate until someone has to be the designated navigator, everyone else disagrees on which lot to park in, and the post-game group text turns into a 25-minute "where are you parked?" chain. A Werner Park charter bus rental eliminates all of it. Your whole group loads at one spot in Lincoln, rides the 47 miles together, and walks into the ballpark as a unit — no convoy, no one getting split off at the Highway 370 ramp, no three-car argument about whether the F2 lot or the F4 lot was the plan.
The post-game side is where it matters most. Werner Park's five paved lots — F1 through F5, named after the Fujita tornado scale in a very Nebraska move — fill from the access points on 120th Street and 126th Street and empty in the same direction at the same time. A Lincoln sporting event party bus rental keeps your group off that post-game Highway 370 backup entirely.
One pre-arranged pickup window, one flat rate, and the ride home is handled before the first pitch even happens.
The parking lot exit at Werner Park on a Friday sellout is the part of the night nobody talks about in advance — and the part a bus eliminates completely. Set a pickup spot before the game, not after, and the bus is right there while everyone else waits for 9,000 cars to move.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off and Parking at Werner Park
Werner Park is reachable from two main entry points off Highway 370: 120th Street to the north and 126th Street to the south. The five named lots — F1 through F5 — spread across the west and north sides of the stadium, with overflow gravel parking and dedicated recreational vehicle spaces alongside the paved footprint. All lots open two hours before scheduled first pitch.
Standard vehicle parking runs $5 per car, paid at the gate or purchased digitally in advance as part of your ticket order.
For an oversized vehicle, the Werner Park complex has the open, suburban lot layout of a purpose-built ballpark in Sarpy County — not the tight downtown block situation you face at an urban arena. There is room to maneuver and stage. That said, the exact drop-off point and staging arrangement for your specific vehicle should be confirmed before game day.
Check the Storm Chasers' official parking and tailgating page for any event-specific lot assignments before you head out.
Tailgating is permitted in the grassy areas of the Werner Park parking lots, one space per vehicle. For group outings that include a reserved tailgate area, the Storm Chasers group sales line is (402) 738-5100. The bus stages nearby while your group tailgates; the pre-arranged post-game pickup window means no one is wandering across the F4 lot at 10 p.m. wondering which lot the bus is in.
Rent a Bus to Werner Park from Lincoln: The Drive, the Route, and the Timing
The route from Lincoln is direct: I-80 East to the Highway 370 exit (signed for Papillion and Bellevue), then east on 370 — Werner Park is on your left. Door to gate, that is roughly 47 miles and about 55 minutes in normal traffic. Budget 70 to 75 minutes on a Friday night in-season, when the I-80 corridor between Lincoln and the Omaha metro fills up well before first pitch.
The practical game-night rule for a Lincoln group: leave no later than 90 minutes before first pitch if you want tailgate time in the lots. That window absorbs any I-80 volume on the stretch east of Lincoln, still gets your group through the 120th or 126th Street entrance while the lots are filling rather than full, and leaves time to get set up before gates open. A charter bus to Werner Park from Lincoln does not have to circle for a spot — the approach off Highway 370 is straightforward, and the lot layout handles oversized vehicles without the tight urban navigation you'd face at a downtown venue.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for a Werner Park Trip?
Werner Park works for groups at almost any scale — the open-air grass berm absorbs a 40-person group without anyone feeling stacked, the group suite options scale up from there, and the suburban lot footprint handles larger vehicles without drama. The right bus comes down to headcount and how much tailgate gear you are loading out of Lincoln.
For a smaller group of 10 to 15, a Sprinter van or 15-passenger party bus keeps things comfortable without paying for empty rows. For the mid-size group outing — office night, birthday trip, college group — a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the practical choice: powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, overhead storage for bags and blankets, and enough room to make the I-80 stretch feel short both ways. For larger fan groups or corporate outings filling 30-plus seats, a 25-passenger or 40-passenger party bus brings the game-night energy on the ride — color-changing LED lighting, a quality sound system, and a flat-panel setup that turns the 47-mile run into part of the event rather than just transit.
When the headcount gets above 40, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus is the cleanest answer. Deep undercarriage bays hold stadium chairs, blankets, a full tailgate setup, and whatever else your group is hauling to Papillion, plus an onboard restroom so nobody is hunting for a port-a-pot in the F5 lot before gates open. Browse the full bus and vehicle lineup or call 531-324-7820 any time to talk through what fits your headcount and your date.
| Vehicle | Seats | Storage | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Moderate — bags, gear | Small groups, quick game-night run | Leather seating, USB charging, tinted windows |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Overhead + some underfloor | Office outings, birthday groups, school trips | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, overhead bins |
| Party bus (25–40 passengers) | ~25–40 | Onboard, lighter | Fan groups who want energy on the ride out | LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Deep undercarriage bays | Large groups, heavy tailgate gear, long-haul comfort | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays |
Werner Park Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices from Lincoln
Pricing for a Werner Park run varies with vehicle size, total hours, and date — a Friday night in late July during the heart of the Storm Chasers' home schedule prices differently than a Tuesday afternoon game in April. To give you a planning range: a minibus runs roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekends, while a full charter bus runs roughly $200–$350 per hour. For a 20-person group on a four-hour block from Lincoln — the 55-minute drive out, two hours at the game with tailgate time, and the ride back — a minibus rental might come to around $800–$1,100 total, or roughly $40–$55 per person.
That is often less than a car's gas and the $5 parking pass per vehicle, split across the group at that size.
Those are planning ranges, not quotes — the actual price moves with your specific date, headcount, and pickup location in Lincoln. The fastest way to get a real number is the online form: under 30 seconds, no account required, no obligation. Or call 531-324-7820 any time to build a custom quote around your game date and itinerary.
The Lincoln party bus prices page has more planning ranges by vehicle type.
Group Nights and Post-Game Pickup: Party Bus Logistics at Werner Park
The Storm Chasers run a deep group-night calendar through the season — theme nights, post-game fireworks games, and promotional evenings that reliably draw Werner Park to near capacity. Those are exactly the games where the F-lots fill from both 120th and 126th Street simultaneously and the post-game exit on Highway 370 backs up the farthest. A Werner Park party bus rental addresses both ends of that problem cleanly: the group arrives together before the lots hit critical mass, and the post-game pickup window is locked in before the first pitch so the bus is staged and ready when the walk-off hit or the fireworks finale sends 9,000 people toward the parking exits at once.
The single most important pre-game logistics step for a bus group: agree on a pickup spot and a pickup time before the group spreads out into the stadium. The Werner Park lots empty west toward 126th Street and north toward 120th Street, and rideshare pickups along Ballpark Way queue up fast on a sold-out evening. One clear rendezvous — "back by the F2 lot entrance, 10:15 after the final out" — keeps a 30-person group from spending 20 minutes after the game re-coordinating across a dark parking lot.
For corporate group outings and company picnics, the Storm Chasers' group sales team can pair a reserved section or picnic area with a large ticket block. A Lincoln corporate event charter bus rental handles the employee shuttle side — office pickup in Lincoln, drop at the Ballpark Way entrance, and a clean return run without anyone facing a 47-mile drive back after a full evening out. For larger company events that need a fleet, Lincolnpartybuscompany.com makes it simple to compare options for multiple buses from a single quote request.
Tips for Taking a Group to Werner Park
Lots open two hours before first pitch. If your group wants a tailgate setup in the grassy areas of the Werner Park lots, plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before game time. The lots nearest the main entrance fill first on high-attendance dates — earlier arrival means better positioning before the 120th and 126th Street entrances back up.
The grass berm is genuinely one of the best features in Triple-A baseball. Werner Park's outfield berm is wide, open, and family-friendly — your group can spread blankets and chairs across a long stretch with a full view of the field, no assigned seats required. For a large group on a summer Friday, the berm is worth reserving in advance through the group sales team.
August Friday nights are the highest-demand game days of the season. The Storm Chasers' home schedule runs April through September; late-July and August evenings draw the biggest crowds and the longest post-game lot exits. Leave Lincoln no later than 5:00 PM for a 7:05 PM first pitch if you want tailgate time, and build in an extra buffer if there is any construction activity on the I-80 corridor east of Lincoln.
Parking is $5 per vehicle. A bus covers the whole group under one confirmed arrangement so there is no scramble at the entrance gate for individual passes. Passes can be purchased digitally in advance as part of the ticket order.
Check the official directions page before game day. The Storm Chasers publish current access and lot information at the official Werner Park directions guide — always worth a look before a large group outing to confirm nothing has changed for your specific date or any event-specific routing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Werner Park Bus Rental from Lincoln
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Werner Park?
Werner Park's parking complex is accessible from 120th Street to the north and 126th Street to the south, both off Highway 370 in Papillion. The five paved lots (F1–F5) spread west and north of the stadium, with RV spaces and overflow gravel parking alongside. The open, suburban site layout gives oversized vehicles room to navigate and stage without the tight maneuvering required at a downtown arena.
Confirm your vehicle's specific approach and staging arrangement before the game — and check the official parking page for any event-specific lot assignments.
How far is Werner Park from Lincoln, and how long does the drive take?
Roughly 47 miles via I-80 East to Highway 370, and about 55 minutes in normal traffic. Add 15 to 20 minutes on a Friday game night to account for volume on the I-80 corridor between Lincoln and the Omaha metro. The standard group-trip recommendation is to leave Lincoln 90 minutes before first pitch if tailgate time matters to your group.
How much does it cost to rent a charter bus or party bus to Werner Park from Lincoln?
It depends on vehicle size, total hours, and your game date. As a planning range: minibuses run roughly $200–$275/hour on weekends; charter buses run roughly $200–$350/hour. For a 20-person group on a four-hour block, that often works out to $40–$55 per person — typically less than a car's gas and parking once you split it across the group at that size.
Get your actual number in under 30 seconds at 531-324-7820 or through the online form, no account needed.
Can the bus stay at Werner Park during the game?
Yes. The bus is booked as a block of hours, so it stages in the Werner Park lots during the game and is right there at your agreed pickup spot when the final out is made. Set your pickup window and meeting point before the group disperses into the stadium — that single step keeps a 30-person group from spending 20 minutes after the last firework trying to find each other across the F3 lot.
Is tailgating allowed at Werner Park?
Yes. Tailgating is permitted in the grassy areas of the Werner Park parking lots, with one space per vehicle. For group outings that include a reserved tailgate area, contact the Storm Chasers group sales team at (402) 738-5100.
On a bus trip, tailgate gear — chairs, blankets, food setups — rides in the vehicle's storage compartments and comes out once you are parked in the lot.
What is the address of Werner Park, and how do I navigate there?
12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046. Werner Park sits just east of South 126th Street off Highway 370 — from Lincoln, that is I-80 East to the Hwy 370 exit, then a right (east) on 370. The ballpark is on your left.
It is in Papillion, Sarpy County, not in Omaha proper — something that catches first-time GPS users off guard when they are aiming for "Omaha."
How does Lincolnpartybuscompany.com work — do they own buses?
No. Lincolnpartybuscompany.com is a website, not a bus company. It lets you compare vehicles and pricing for Lincoln and the surrounding area in one place, instead of calling company after company and waiting on callbacks. Fill out the quick online form or call 531-324-7820 and you see options for your date in under 30 seconds — no account required, no obligation.
Book Your Werner Park Bus Rental from Lincoln
Werner Park is a great night out — a real ballpark in a manageable setting, 47 miles from Lincoln, with a grass berm and a game-night atmosphere that holds up all season. Getting there and back is the easy part when the group rides together. Whether it is a 15-person office group in a minibus, a 35-person fan group in a party bus, or a 50-person company outing in a charter bus, Lincolnpartybuscompany.com makes it simple to compare vehicles and pricing — one form, under 30 seconds, no account needed.
Call 531-324-7820 any time to get a quote for your Werner Park group trip, or use the online tool to see available options. Headed to another Omaha-area ballpark on a separate trip? The Charles Schwab Field group transportation guide covers the College World Series venue across town.
