Redmond Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
Redmond sits at the crossroads of tech-campus commutes, Lake Sammamish shoreline events, and downtown Seattle concert runs — and getting a group across any of those corridors without someone stuck on SR-520 or circling Overlake for parking is exactly what a Redmond party bus rental is built to solve. Fill out the quick form or call 253-766-3190 and compare vehicles and rates in seconds.
Compare Party Bus Rentals in Redmond
Kentpartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website — you come on, fill out one quick form with your date, group size, and where you're headed, and you see pricing and vehicle options from providers serving Redmond and the surrounding King County area in seconds.
No account required. No callbacks to schedule. No describing your trip over and over to different companies and waiting days for quotes that never quite line up.
That's the whole point. Instead of calling eight separate companies during business hours and hoping someone picks up, you get a side-by-side look at buses, packages, and prices any time, any day. And if you want a real person to walk through options with you, the phone number on this site connects you with someone who can build a custom quote around your exact headcount and itinerary. Kentpartybuscompany.com covers Redmond, Kent, Seattle, Bellevue, and the entire Puget Sound region — so a bus is available for your date no matter where the trip is going.
Call 253-766-3190 whenever you're ready.
Explore Your Redmond Bus Rental Options
Redmond trips come in every size, from a tight six-person exec transfer to a 56-passenger corporate shuttle looping between campuses. The full vehicle lineup runs from Sprinter vans and 14-passenger Sprinter limos through 15- to 50-passenger party buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses — compare them all in one place.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
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 253-766-3190 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Your Redmond Bus Rental With Popular Amenities
The right amenities depend entirely on what the trip is. A 25-passenger party bus heading from Redmond to a Seahawks game at Lumen Field typically comes loaded with perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, and flat-panel TVs — the pregame energy builds on the bus, not in a parking lot. A minibus running a Microsoft or Amazon shuttle circuit brings reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage without the party-bus footprint.
Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms, which matters a lot on a 90-minute run down I-5 to a Tacoma Dome show. Amenities vary by vehicle and provider, but the comparison tool surfaces what each bus typically offers before you commit to anything.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas 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. Compare vehicle options, pricing, and amenity details using the quote tool, and call 253-766-3190 to confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle for your trip.
Redmond Party Bus Rental Costs
Redmond party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, the date, and how many hours you need. To give you a general planning range: a minibus in the area typically runs $200–$275/hour on weekdays and $200–$275/hour on weekends, with per-day rates from $1,100–$2,150. A 25-passenger party bus generally falls between $250–$350/hour on weekdays and $275–$375/hour on weekends.
A full charter bus runs $200–$350/hour with per-day rates from $1,350–$2,850.
Those are planning ranges — the actual number moves with demand, the specific vehicle, and your itinerary. The fastest way to get pricing for your actual date is to use the online quote tool or call 253-766-3190. You could have a quote in under a minute.
Check the party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown.
| 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 253-766-3190. | |||
Find the Right Party Bus for Your Redmond Group
Coordinating group transportation in Redmond has a specific set of headaches: SR-520 tolls that add up when you're running multiple cars, tech-campus drop-off zones that aren't obvious to first-timers, and downtown Seattle events that spike rideshare pricing to three or four times the normal rate right when your group needs a ride home. Kentpartybuscompany.com exists to take that off your plate.
Because this is a comparison site and not a single fleet, you're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have open on your date. You see options — different vehicle sizes, different price points, different amenity configurations — and you find what actually fits your trip. The quote form takes about a minute.
The phone line at 253-766-3190 is available any day of the year if you'd rather talk it through. And because providers serving King County and greater Puget Sound are represented here, availability is strong even on busy weekends around Seafair, Huskies home games, or major Microsoft and Amazon event weeks when Redmond transportation demand spikes hard. Book early on those dates — that's the one move that consistently saves money and improves your odds of getting the vehicle you want.
Group & Event Transportation Services in Redmond
Kentpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to find group transportation for any occasion in Redmond — from airport transfers and corporate shuttles to wedding guest buses, concert runs, prom, Seahawks and Sounders game-day trips, and Woodinville winery tours. Whatever brings your group together, there's a bus option that fits.

Redmond Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) sits roughly 25 miles southwest of Redmond via I-405 South and SR-518 — a drive that runs 35 minutes on a clear midday and 75+ minutes during the Friday afternoon I-405 merge into I-5. For a group of 15 or more flying out together, running that gauntlet in separate cars means coordinating parking at SEA's Central Garage (currently up to $37/day for General Parking) and hoping everyone arrives in the same window. A single Redmond airport shuttle bus rental eliminates the parking math entirely — the bus loads at your hotel or office, stages at SEA's designated commercial vehicle curb on the Arrivals level, and the group walks out together.
For incoming groups, the standard sequence is: collect luggage, assemble at the agreed arrivals door, then contact your coordinator to confirm the bus moves to the curb. Don't call until the full group is together — SEA's commercial lanes move on tight windows. The SEA airport shuttle guide has the full pickup logistics.
Call 253-766-3190 to set up your Redmond airport transfer.

Redmond Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A Redmond bachelorette party bus rental typically follows one of two itinerary shapes: a Woodinville wine country afternoon (15 minutes north on Woodinville-Redmond Road) or a full Seattle nightlife run down SR-520. The Woodinville route hits tasting rooms at Chateau Ste. Michelle (14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville), Columbia Winery, and the boutique cave wineries along NE 175th Street — the challenge is that the tasting rooms are spread across a half-mile stretch with no central parking, and splitting into separate cars means someone is always waiting on someone else at the next stop.
For a Seattle bar-crawl night — Capitol Hill, Belltown, or South Lake Union — the 520 bridge toll runs both ways, and rideshare surge pricing after midnight on a Friday in Capitol Hill can hit $45–$65 per car. A party bus handles the 520 crossing, keeps the whole group together, and the ride home is already settled before anyone orders the first round. Call 253-766-3190 to put together your itinerary.

Redmond Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Whether the celebration is a Sweet 16 heading to a venue in Bellevue or a milestone birthday night through downtown Seattle, a Redmond birthday party bus rental gives the guest of honor a real entrance — not a carpool. Party buses in the 15- to 30-passenger range work well for most Eastside birthday groups, with LED lighting, premium sound, and perimeter seating that keeps everyone in the same conversation instead of scattered across three separate cars.
Popular Redmond-area birthday destinations include the Parlor Live Comedy Club at Bellevue Square, rooftop bars in downtown Bellevue, and the Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N, Seattle) for groups that want a daytime activity before a dinner reservation. For quinceañera groups needing photo stops at multiple locations — Bellevue Downtown Park, Marymoor Park, the Redmond waterfront — a minibus keeps the timeline tight without rushing anyone. Use the quote tool or call 253-766-3190 to check availability.

Redmond Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Most of the region's major concert venues are 20–40 minutes from Redmond — close enough to make the run easy, far enough that driving separately creates real post-show pain. Climate Pledge Arena (334 1st Ave N, Seattle) sits right at Seattle Center with no dedicated surface parking; the nearest garage is the Seattle Center Garage, and it fills fast on sellout nights. Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle) shares a parking district with T-Mobile Park, and on concurrent event nights the entire SoDo neighborhood locks up.
A Redmond concert bus rental loads your group in one spot, drops at the venue, and the pickup is already arranged before the encore.
For shows at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn — about 35 miles south on SR-167 — parking is $20–$30 on-site but the post-show exit on Auburn Way S backs up for over an hour on big nights. The bus skips that entirely. Compare Redmond concert bus options at 253-766-3190 or use the quote tool anytime.

Redmond Corporate Event Transportation
Redmond is home to Microsoft's global headquarters campus, which spans over 500 acres between NE 36th Street and SR-520 with dozens of individual buildings — and anyone who has tried to coordinate guest arrivals across that footprint knows the campus shuttle logic is not obvious to first-timers. A Redmond corporate event charter bus or minibus can run a timed loop between hotel blocks in Overlake, Bellevue, or downtown Redmond and your specific campus building, keeping guests from wandering the visitor parking lot and missing the start of your event.
For off-campus events at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue (11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue) or the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, a minibus handles the 10-minute hop from Redmond Town Center with none of the Bellevue Way parking scramble. During major Microsoft event weeks — Build, Ignite, and company-wide all-hands periods — area rideshare demand spikes and hotel-to-venue runs get unpredictable. Locking in a corporate shuttle through 253-766-3190 well ahead of those dates is the move.

Redmond Private Event Transportation Services
Marymoor Park (6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond) hosts one of the Pacific Northwest's best outdoor concert series — Marymoor Live — through summer, drawing crowds of 3,000–5,000 to shows on the great lawn. Parking in the park runs $5–$8, but the lots along W Lake Sammamish Pkwy fill 45 minutes before showtime on sellout nights, and the post-show exit onto SR-520 or NE 40th Street backs up for 30–40 minutes. A Redmond private event party bus loads your group at a single address, drops at the Marymoor main entrance, and picks up at a pre-arranged spot so nobody is standing in a parking lot exit queue at 11pm.
For private group events at Redmond Town Center event spaces, corporate celebration dinners in the Overlake corridor, or family reunion gatherings at Lake Sammamish State Park, a minibus or charter bus keeps the logistics clean without anyone needing to navigate unfamiliar Eastside streets after dark. Call 253-766-3190 to compare options.

Redmond Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Redmond High School, Lake Washington High School, and Eastlake High School all run prom seasons in the late April–May window, and the Eastside prom bus market moves fast. Vehicle selection on popular May Saturday nights gets thin by February — and the gap between a February booking and a last-minute April booking is often $75–$150/hour on comparable vehicles. For prom: book by January if your date is in May.
A Redmond prom party bus in the 20- to 30-passenger range covers most Redmond school groups, with LED lighting and sound that match the energy of the night. Popular pre-prom stops include Marymoor Park for photos and dinner at one of the Redmond Town Center restaurants before heading to the venue. The online quote tool lets you check availability in seconds, or call 253-766-3190 any day of the year.

Redmond School Event & Field Trip Transportation
King County's school field trip landscape puts a lot of great destinations within 30–45 minutes of Redmond — the Burke Museum at UW (4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle), the Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle), and the Pacific Science Center (200 2nd Ave N, Seattle) are all standard runs. The challenge for school groups is that Seattle-area museum parking is either expensive, extremely limited, or both — the Museum of Flight's lot fills on busy school-visit days, and the Pacific Science Center shares the Seattle Center campus with Climate Pledge Arena event traffic.
A Redmond school event charter bus drops the group at the venue entrance and handles the return pickup at a pre-arranged time, so no teacher is counting noses in a paid garage. ADA-accessible vehicles are available with select providers — mention it when requesting your quote. Longer runs to the Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn or the Tacoma Dome for student events work well on a full-size charter bus with onboard restrooms.
Call 253-766-3190 to start planning.

Redmond Sporting Event Transportation
Getting a group from Redmond to Lumen Field for a Seahawks game means navigating SR-520 west, merging onto I-90 or I-5, and then finding parking in SoDo — where the cheapest reliable lots are $30–$40 and the lots closest to the stadium hit $50–$60 on playoff weekends. The Lumen Field bus guide covers the exact approach and drop-off logistics. For Mariners games at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle) directly next door, the same SoDo parking situation applies, and concurrent event nights — a Seahawks game and a Mariners game on the same day — create genuine gridlock on 1st Ave S. The T-Mobile Park bus guide walks through where buses drop.
A Redmond sporting event party bus in the 25- to 40-passenger range keeps the whole group together, leaves the SR-520 toll math to someone else, and has a pickup plan in place before the final whistle. For Sounders or Reign FC matches at Lumen Field, weekend game days fill the available parking inside 90 minutes of kickoff. Call 253-766-3190 to get started.

Redmond Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Redmond's wedding venue corridor runs from the vine-covered event spaces of Woodinville wine country to waterfront settings on Lake Sammamish, and guest logistics look very different depending on which direction you're sending people. A hotel block in Bellevue or Kirkland shuttling guests to a Woodinville venue like Chateau Ste. Michelle or Novelty Hill-Januik (14710 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville) means a 15–20 minute run on a two-lane road with zero street parking once you arrive. A Redmond wedding shuttle bus makes that run on a loop so guests aren't calling rideshares from a rural road at 10pm.
For ceremonies at Robinswood House (2430 148th Ave SE, Bellevue) or receptions at the Willows Lodge (14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville), a 15- to 35-passenger minibus handles most wedding guest shuttles cleanly, with reclining seats and climate control for guests in formal wear. The 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a strong pick for the wedding party itself. Call 253-766-3190 to match the right vehicle to your venue layout and timeline.

Redmond Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Woodinville Wine Country is 15 minutes north of Redmond on Woodinville-Redmond Road, and it is genuinely one of the best day-trip destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Over 130 wineries, distilleries, and cideries are concentrated in a two-square-mile area around Hollywood Hill and the Warehouse District — the tasting room density means a well-planned afternoon can hit five or six stops without more than a half-mile of walking. The problem is that the area is entirely car-dependent, parking is scattered, and Woodinville-Redmond Road gets one-lane congested on Saturday afternoons during harvest season (September–November).
A Redmond winery tour bus rental parks outside each tasting room while your group is inside and handles all the road navigation between stops — Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery, Novelty Hill-Januik, and DeLille Cellars are all within a 10-minute loop. For Redmond pub crawls hitting downtown Redmond's tap rooms before moving to Bellevue or Capitol Hill, a 20- to 25-passenger party bus covers most groups cleanly. Compare pricing and availability at 253-766-3190 or use the quote tool any time.
How to Book a Party Bus in Redmond
Submit Your Request
Use the online quote tool to share your trip details, including the date, passenger count, and pickup and drop-off locations. It only takes about a minute to fill out.
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Compare pricing, vehicle photos, and details for buses serving Redmond to find the right fit for your group.
Book Your Bus
Choose the bus that fits your group, review the final trip details, and confirm the booking. Now you can relax!
Party Bus & Group Transportation in Redmond & Beyond
Kentpartybuscompany.com helps you find group transportation across the entire greater Seattle and Eastside corridor. Whether you need a Seattle party bus, a Bellevue bus rental, a Kirkland party bus, a Sammamish bus rental, or a Redmond charter bus, options are available across King County and beyond. Call 253-766-3190 or use the quote tool to find what fits your group.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redmond Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Kentpartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options for your trip. Fill out the quote form to see pricing and available vehicles for your date, then compare the options and find what fits your group.
What is Kentpartybuscompany.com?
Kentpartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. Fill out one quick form with your trip details and see pricing and vehicle options from providers serving Redmond and the surrounding region — no account required, no obligation, and the form takes about a minute.
How does Kentpartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations into the online form. You'll see different vehicle options and pricing from providers in the area. Compare what comes back, find the size and price that works for your trip, and go from there.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 253-766-3190 any time — a real person can build a custom quote around your specific itinerary.
How much does a party bus cost in Redmond?
Redmond party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, the date, and hours needed. As a general planning guide: a minibus typically runs $200–$275/hour on weekdays; a 25-passenger party bus falls between $275–$375/hour on weekends; a full charter bus is often $200–$350/hour. These are ranges to help you plan — pricing for your specific date comes from the quote form or a call to 253-766-3190, and you could have it in under a minute.
How does SR-520 tolling affect a charter bus rental from Redmond to Seattle?
The SR-520 floating bridge is a tolled crossing — rates vary by time of day and vehicle class, with larger commercial vehicles assessed at a higher rate than passenger cars. The toll is factored into the trip cost by the provider, so you won't be surprised by it separately. The practical upside: one bus crossing SR-520 once in each direction is far simpler (and often less expensive in total) than running six or eight individual cars through the toll system, especially with midday toll rates on the lower end of the pricing schedule.
When you request a quote, make sure your itinerary specifies whether the trip crosses 520 so pricing reflects the actual route.
What's the best vehicle size for a Microsoft campus shuttle in Redmond?
For most corporate shuttle runs between Redmond hotels and a specific Microsoft building, a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the right fit. The campus has designated commercial vehicle access points, and a minibus has greater maneuverability on the internal campus roads than a full 56-passenger charter bus. If you're running a larger all-hands or event with 40+ guests loading from multiple hotels, a charter bus or a two-vehicle minibus rotation works better.
Mention the specific building or event space when you request a quote so the provider can advise on access logistics for that part of campus.
When does demand for Redmond party buses spike, and when should I book?
Three windows fill up fast in the Redmond and Eastside market: prom season (late April through May), Woodinville harvest season wine tour weekends (September–November), and major Microsoft event weeks like Build (typically May) and company all-hands periods. During those windows, popular vehicles — especially 20- to 30-passenger party buses and Sprinter limos — book out weeks or months in advance. Outside those windows, 2–4 weeks of lead time is usually workable for most trip types.
The earlier you lock in a date, the better your vehicle selection and the more likely you are to see the lower end of the pricing range.
Can a charter bus get into Marymoor Park for a concert or event?
Marymoor Park has multiple access points off W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, and the main lot can accommodate larger vehicles. For Marymoor Live concerts, the practical move is to arrange passenger drop-off at the main entrance near the park's western boundary and have the bus stage in the general parking area rather than trying to hold a curbside position during peak load-in. Post-show pickup works best when you designate a specific meeting point inside the park — the area near the main lawn's east exit is a common rally point — so the group assembles before walking to the bus rather than the bus waiting at the curb during the exit rush.
Check current parking and access guidance on the King County Marymoor Park page before your visit.
How far in advance should I book?
For most Redmond trips outside peak season, 2–4 weeks gives you solid availability. For prom (book by January for a May date), Woodinville wine tour weekends in September and October, and any weekend tied to a major Microsoft or Amazon event, 2–3 months is the safer window. The cost difference between an early booking and a last-minute scramble on a peak-demand weekend is real — and availability, not just price, is the bigger risk.
Call 253-766-3190 as soon as your date is confirmed.
Popular Redmond Party Bus Destinations
From the tech campuses of Overlake to the tasting rooms of Woodinville and the concert lawn at Marymoor, Redmond puts a lot of great group destinations within a short ride. Here's what to know about the ones that come up most often — and how buses actually navigate each one.

Marymoor Park
Marymoor Park (6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052) is King County's largest park at 640 acres and the home of Marymoor Live, the Eastside's top outdoor concert venue. The great lawn holds up to 5,000 for concerts, and the park's velodrome, off-leash dog area, and sports fields make it a year-round group destination. Parking costs $5–$8 per car and the lots along the west entry fill 45 minutes before major shows.
Bus groups are best served by dropping at the main entrance off W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE and arranging a specific post-event meeting point inside the lawn's east perimeter — the walk from there to the bus staging area is under five minutes. Check the King County Marymoor Park page for current event schedules and access information before your visit. Phone: (206) 477-6149.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Chateau Ste. Michelle (14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072) is Washington State's oldest winery and one of the most-visited destinations in the Pacific Northwest, drawing over 200,000 visitors annually to its 105-acre estate. The winery hosts a summer concert series — Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concerts — on a 4,000-capacity outdoor stage from June through August, with artists that regularly sell out months in advance. General parking is available on the estate grounds, but the concert season fills the lots by early evening and the exit queue on 145th Street can run 30–45 minutes after the final set.
Bus groups drop at the main estate entrance off NE 145th St. For the concert series specifically, locking in a Woodinville winery bus before tickets sell out is the smarter sequence — the concerts book before the buses do. Phone: (425) 415-3300.

Lumen Field
Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) is home to the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, with a capacity of 68,740 for NFL games. The stadium sits in SoDo directly adjacent to T-Mobile Park, and on concurrent event nights the entire district — 1st Ave S, Occidental Ave S, and Edgar Martinez Dr S — locks up for post-event traffic. Charter bus and coach drop-off uses the designated commercial vehicle zone on Occidental Ave S; the Lumen Field bus rental guide covers the exact approach.
On-site parking for private vehicles ranges from $30–$60+ depending on the event and lot, with the closest lots selling out weeks ahead for playoff games. From Redmond, the SR-520 to I-90 to I-5 route is the standard approach — expect 45 minutes on a normal game day and 75+ if kickoff is at 1pm. Phone: 253-766-3190.

Climate Pledge Arena
Climate Pledge Arena (334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) is home to the Seattle Kraken (NHL) and Seattle Storm (WNBA), with a capacity of 17,100 for hockey. The arena sits inside the Seattle Center campus, which means there is no dedicated on-site parking — the closest options are the Seattle Center Garage (access via 2nd Ave N) and nearby surface lots, both of which fill before puck drop on sellout nights. Street parking in Lower Queen Anne is aggressively enforced on event nights.
Bus drop-off uses 1st Ave N curbside with the bus staging on nearby surface streets during the event. The Climate Pledge Arena bus rental guide has the current drop-off approach. From Redmond, the SR-520 to SR-99 route avoids the I-5 downtown merge and saves 10–15 minutes on game nights.
Phone: (628) 266-3600.

Accesso ShoWare Center
Accesso ShoWare Center (625 W James St, Kent, WA 98032) is a multipurpose arena in downtown Kent seating up to roughly 7,100, home to the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) and a regular stop on regional concert and family-show touring circuits. The venue is about 30 miles south of Redmond via I-405 South — roughly 40–55 minutes depending on I-405 traffic between Renton and Kent, which is consistently one of the most congested stretches in King County during evening hours. Surface parking surrounds the arena with on-site lots on W James St and nearby city-owned ramps, but for sold-out Thunderbirds playoff games those lots fill within 20 minutes of doors.
The ShoWare Center bus rental guide covers drop-off and parking specifics. A charter bus or minibus from Redmond bypasses the I-405 exit backup and drops at the W James St entrance. Phone: (253) 856-6999.

Emerald Downs
Emerald Downs (2300 Ron Crockett Dr, Auburn, WA 98001) is the Pacific Northwest's premier thoroughbred racing facility, running a live racing season from April through September with select simulcast events year-round. The track holds 35,000 in its grandstand and apron areas, and its biggest attendance days — opening weekend in April, Derby Day in May, and Washington Cup Weekend — draw crowds that push the parking lots near capacity. The I-405 South to SR-167 South route from Redmond runs about 35 miles, typically 45–60 minutes; SR-167 South narrows to one lane approaching the Auburn exit on heavy traffic days.
Bus groups use the main entrance off Ron Crockett Dr, with ample bus staging in the outer lots. The Emerald Downs bus guide has the current approach details. For Derby Day and opening weekend, book the bus well ahead — those are among the highest-demand dates on the Eastside event calendar.
Phone: (253) 288-7000.