Look up "Maverik Center parking" before a show and you'll notice something missing: there's no marked bus lane, no motorcoach gate, no separate entrance called out anywhere on the venue's own page. Guests just pull into Lots A, B, C, or D on a first-come, first-served basis, same as everyone else. That's fine for a couple driving over from West Jordan in a sedan.
It's a real problem for a group of twenty trying to park together, walk in together, and find each other again when a concert or a monster truck show lets out into one exit onto Decker Lake Drive.
A private bus solves that the simple way: your whole group loads once in West Jordan, rides together up Bangerter Highway, and gets dropped at the entrance closest to your seats while the bus stages nearby until you're ready to leave. Below is what the venue's own pages, Utah Transit Authority, and the airport publish about getting a group to 3200 South Decker Lake Drive — plus which vehicle fits your headcount and what shapes the price. Compare vehicles and rates through Westjordanminibuscompany.com in about a minute, or call 385-583-7660 and talk it through.
Why Rent a Bus to Maverik Center?
A trip to Maverik Center usually means coordinating more than one car — a birthday group, a work outing, a family taking the kids to Monster Trucks — and every extra car is another parking spot to find, another transportation provider to keep track of, and another chance for someone to end up alone in Lot D while the rest of the group is already inside. One bus erases all of that. Everyone gathers at a single West Jordan pickup point, rides up together, and steps off right at the door instead of hunting for four parking spaces in the same row.
Westjordanminibuscompany.com is a website, not a bus company — it compares vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving West Jordan so you're never limited to a single fleet. Fill out one quote request or call 385-583-7660, and you'll see charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans sized to your group, with pricing in about a minute. No account needed, and there's no obligation to book anything you see.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Maverik Center
Maverik Center's own directions and parking page splits guest parking into four sections: Lots A, B, and C sit right on the arena grounds, while Lot D sits across the street at the corner of 3100 South and Decker Lake Drive. The same page states plainly that parking is included in the price of your ticket — there's no separate parking fee to plan for, for a car or for a bus.
What the page doesn't publish is a reserved motorcoach section. That's the honest answer: at a 12,600-seat arena, oversized vehicles share the same open lots as everyone's cars. The workaround is simple — have the bus pull to the curb nearest your entrance long enough to unload your group, then stage in Lot D, where the drive aisles run wider than the tighter rows closer to the building.
Where Buses Park at Maverik Center — Lots A, B, C & D
The Utah Grizzlies' own gameday venue information page puts it in five words: "parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis." That single line is the reason arrival time matters even though nobody's charging you for the spot. A group that rolls in an hour before doors gets Lot A or B, close to the entrance; a group that shows up at the last minute gets pushed to Lot D across the street.
A bus doesn't remove that rule, but it does mean your entire group lands in the same lot together instead of scattering across whichever spaces are left when each car finds its own way in.
The Walk from the Decker Lake TRAX Station
Utah Transit Authority's TRAX Green Line stops directly at Decker Lake Station on Decker Lake Drive, right at the edge of the Maverik Center property — no transfer required from most points in the valley. If part of your group prefers to meet the bus there instead of at a West Jordan pickup point, it's a short walk in from the platform to the arena doors.
Maverik Center Bag Policy: What Your Group Can (and Can't) Bring
This is the detail that catches first-timers off guard, and it's worth reading before anyone packs a bag for the night. The Utah Grizzlies' venue FAQ page spells out a "NO BAG Policy for all ticketed events" at Maverik Center. That's stricter than the clear-bag rule most arenas use — there's no size exception for a purse or backpack, clear or otherwise, beyond the short list below.
No bags means no bags — plan for it before you leave West Jordan. The only exceptions are a small clutch, a diaper bag traveling with a child, and medical bags carrying items like prescriptions, an EpiPen, or an inhaler, and those still get searched at the door.
- Bags: No purses, backpacks, or bags of any kind, aside from small clutches, diaper bags, and medical bags.
- Cameras and recording gear: Interchangeable-lens cameras and video or recording equipment are not allowed in.
- Outside food and drink: Food, beverages, and alcohol brought from outside stay outside, along with cans, plastic and glass containers.
- Strollers and animals: Strollers, baby seats, and carriers aren't permitted inside; animals other than service animals are turned away.
- Signs and noise devices: Signs larger than 11" x 17" or mounted on poles, plus air horns and other noise-makers, are prohibited.
Concert promoters sometimes layer on additional rules for a specific show, so it's worth a quick check of your event listing before doors — but the bag rule above is the one that trips up the most first-time visitors, and it applies across the board.
Getting to Maverik Center from West Jordan: Routes & Traffic
The venue's own directions describe the approach in plain terms: from the west, take Bangerter Highway to 3100 South, head east over the I-215 overpass to Decker Lake Drive, then south on Decker Lake Drive to the arena on your right. For a West Jordan group, that means Bangerter Highway is the spine of the whole trip — the same road that runs the length of West Jordan north into West Valley City.
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive time (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|
| West Jordan (Bangerter Highway corridor) | ~9 miles | 18–25 minutes |
| Downtown Salt Lake City | ~8 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Sandy / Draper | ~14 miles | 20–30 minutes |
| Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) | ~9 miles | 15–20 minutes |
Those numbers stretch on a concert or event night. Decker Lake Drive itself is a two-lane approach feeding one set of lots, so the same door everyone walks in through is the same door everyone drives out through once the show lets out — a chokepoint that's worth building extra time around on both ends. Booking a West Jordan charter bus rental takes that stretch of Bangerter Highway off your plate entirely; the group loads once and the bus handles the merge onto I-215.
Maverik Center Bus Rental vs. TRAX, Rideshare & Driving Yourself
A bus isn't the right call for every trip to Decker Lake Drive, and it's worth being straight about that. Here's how the real options stack up for a group headed to a show or event at Maverik Center.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter or party bus | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | 15–56 |
| TRAX Green Line | $2.50 per rider, or a $15 group pass for up to four | Only if everyone catches the same train | 1–4 |
| Rideshare | Per car, each way, with post-event surge pricing | No — split across multiple cars | 1–4 per car |
| Everyone drives & parks | Free with your ticket, but first-come, first-served | No — whoever arrives first gets Lot A or B | 1–2 cars |
For one or two riders, Utah Transit Authority's Green Line is genuinely the easier call — a one-way fare runs $2.50, or four people can ride together on a $15 group pass, per UTA's current fares page. But past four or five riders, the math flips: splitting into separate rideshares or separate cars means separate arrival times, separate parking luck, and a real chance of losing track of each other once the lots fill and the doors open. That's the group this guide is written for.
What Size Charter Bus or Party Bus Fits Your Group?
Not every trip to Maverik Center needs the same vehicle. The right pick comes down to headcount and how much you're bringing along — a work outfit, a birthday party, or a family group heading to Monster Trucks all have different needs. Browse the full vehicle lineup or use the table below as a starting point.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Small groups, VIP or club-level seating |
| 20-passenger minibus | ~18–20 | Mid-size groups, office outings |
| 30-passenger minibus | ~28–30 | Larger family or friend groups |
| Party bus | ~15–50 | Birthdays and celebration nights out |
| Charter bus | Up to 56 | Large groups and multi-family outings |
For groups spread across multiple households or offices, a West Jordan group transportation request lets you match more than one vehicle to a single trip, so nobody gets left choosing between an oversized bus and a car full of strangers.
Maverik Center Bus Rental Prices
There's no single sticker price for a Maverik Center trip. The quote you get is shaped by the vehicle size, how many hours you need it (including time spent parked while your group is inside), the date and event, and how far the bus has to travel to reach you in West Jordan. Compare vehicles and rates through Westjordanminibuscompany.com in about a minute, or call 385-583-7660 for help sizing the right vehicle to your group.
A Concert Night Example
To give you an idea: an 18-person group books a 20-passenger minibus for a Friday concert. Pickup at 6:00 PM from a West Jordan meeting point, at Maverik Center by 6:30 PM — well ahead of doors, with time to claim a spot in Lot B before the closer lots fill. The bus stages nearby through the show and is back at the curb by the agreed pickup window once the group walks out.
A rental like that, roughly five hours, might come to somewhere around $600–$750 — about $35–$42 a person. Actual figures vary by date, hours, and vehicle, so treat that as a planning range and get your own number through the quote form.
Salt Lake City Airport to Maverik Center
Groups flying into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) have one of the shorter airport runs in this guide — the terminal sits roughly 9 miles from Decker Lake Drive, a straight shot down I-215. A private bus gathers your whole group at baggage claim and heads straight for the arena or your hotel instead of splitting everyone across separate rideshares fresh off a flight.
SLC's own ground transportation page notes that hotel shuttles pick up on the terminal's ground level between columns 1B and 5B, with rideshare pickups staged in the terminal's B-Lane — a useful reference point for coordinating a meet-up spot if part of your group is arriving separately. And for riders going it alone, the airport's Green Line TRAX platform sits right outside the terminal, per the airport's public transportation page — the same line that stops at Decker Lake Station, no transfer required.
For out-of-town groups routing through West Jordan first, the West Jordan airport transportation page covers the pickup-to-hotel leg before the bus ever turns toward Decker Lake Drive.
Leaving Maverik Center After the Show
Getting out is the part first-timers underestimate. Every lot at Maverik Center feeds back onto Decker Lake Drive and 3100 South, so when a show lets out, the same two-lane approach that brought everyone in now has to carry everyone back out at once. There's no published express exit or staggered release for this arena — it's one crowd, one set of streets, all at the same time.
A bus takes that off your hands. Because the vehicle stages in the lot rather than trying to leave with the general crowd, agreeing on a pickup window and meeting point before the show — right where you were dropped, near the entrance — means your group climbs aboard and lets someone else work through the exit while you talk about the show instead of the traffic.
What's Playing at Maverik Center in 2026
Maverik Center closed a chapter this year: the Utah Grizzlies played their final game at the arena on April 12, 2026, relocating to New Jersey for the 2026-27 ECHL season, with Deseret News reporting that there are no plans for a hockey team to play at Maverik Center going forward. That closes out 30 years of hockey at the building — and shifts the calendar toward concerts and family shows as the arena's main draw.
Two dates already on the books, verified straight from Maverik Center's Ticketmaster listing:
- Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire — September 12–13, 2026, with multiple showtimes across the weekend.
- EnduroCross — November 7, 2026, with VIP early entry starting at 2:00 PM.
Family shows like these tend to draw exactly the kind of group that benefits most from a bus — parents with kids, grandparents along for the ride, and a lot more gear than a typical concert crowd. A West Jordan concert transportation booking works the same way for a touring band as it does for Monster Trucks: one pickup, one drop at the door, one bus waiting when it's over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Maverik Center?
There's no separate motorcoach entrance published for Maverik Center. Buses use the same guest lots as everyone else — Lots A, B, and C on the arena grounds, or Lot D across the street at 3100 South and Decker Lake Drive — and the simplest approach is a curbside unload near your entrance followed by staging in Lot D, where the aisles run wider.
Is parking really free at Maverik Center?
Yes. The venue's own directions and parking page states that parking is included in the cost of your ticket, with no separate parking fee. The trade-off is that spots are first-come, first-served, so early arrival still decides which lot your group lands in.
What is the bag policy at Maverik Center?
Maverik Center enforces a no-bag policy for all ticketed events, per the venue's published FAQ. The only exceptions are small clutches, diaper bags traveling with a child, and medical bags for items like prescriptions or an inhaler — and all of those still get searched at the door.
How do we get to Maverik Center from West Jordan?
The venue's directions route vehicles up Bangerter Highway to 3100 South, east across the I-215 overpass to Decker Lake Drive, then south to the arena. It's roughly 9 miles from West Jordan and typically 18–25 minutes outside of event traffic.
Can we take TRAX to Maverik Center?
Yes. UTA's Green Line stops at Decker Lake Station, right at the edge of the property, for a $2.50 one-way fare or a $15 group pass covering up to four riders. It's a solid option for a couple of people; for a full group, a private bus keeps everyone together instead of hoping the whole party makes the same train.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Maverik Center?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, the date, and how far the bus travels to reach your West Jordan pickup point. Compare quotes through Westjordanminibuscompany.com in about a minute, or call 385-583-7660 for a free price quote.
What size bus do we need?
A Sprinter van comfortably covers up to about 14 riders, a minibus runs from roughly 18 to 35, a party bus scales from about 15 to 50, and a full charter bus holds up to 56. Headcount and how much gear you're bringing usually settle the choice.
Is Utah Grizzlies hockey still playing at Maverik Center?
No. The Grizzlies played their final game at Maverik Center on April 12, 2026, before relocating to New Jersey for the 2026-27 ECHL season, and no replacement hockey tenant has been announced. The arena's 2026 calendar centers on concerts and family shows instead.
How far is Maverik Center from Salt Lake City International Airport?
About 9 miles, roughly a 15–20 minute drive down I-215 outside of peak traffic. The airport's Green Line TRAX platform also runs directly to Decker Lake Station with no transfer.
How far in advance should we book a bus to Maverik Center?
Two to three weeks of lead time works for most dates, and popular family shows like Monster Trucks or EnduroCross weekends are worth locking in earlier, since the right-size vehicle for a large group can book up. Call 385-583-7660 as soon as your date and headcount are set.
Also planning a trip to Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre or Mountain America Expo Center? Those guides cover their own drop-offs and parking.
Book Your Maverik Center Bus Today
Whether it's a birthday night out, a family trip to see Monster Trucks, or a group flying into Salt Lake City for a show, Westjordanminibuscompany.com makes it easy to compare charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans serving West Jordan and the Salt Lake Valley. Your group loads once, gets dropped near the door at 3200 South Decker Lake Drive, and has a bus waiting when it's time to head home. Call 385-583-7660 any time for a price quote, or use the online form for pricing in about a minute.
