Sparks Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
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Find Party Bus Rentals in Sparks
Partybusinreno.com is not a bus company. It doesn't own vehicles, and it doesn't operate trips. It's a quote-comparison website — the fast lane between you and a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Sparks, Reno, and the surrounding region.
Instead of spending an afternoon calling company after company, describing your trip from scratch each time, and waiting on callbacks that never quite line up, you fill out one quick form and see different vehicle options and rates side by side. That's it.
The network covers everything from a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bridal party headed to Lake Tahoe, to a 40–56 passenger charter bus for a company outing from the Sparks industrial corridor. You get the full range of options — different bus types, different price points, no obligation — with a free quote online or by phone at 775-335-0195 any time, any day. No account needed.
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A Bus for Your Sparks Group
The network includes 15-passenger party buses, 25-passenger party buses, 50-passenger party buses, minibuses, full-size charter buses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos — enough range to match a bachelorette night out in downtown Reno or a 200-person corporate shuttle circuit across the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 775-335-0195 to talk through which size fits your group.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. 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 775-335-0195 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Popular Sparks Bus Amenities Available
Not every trip calls for the same setup. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus typically comes loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar setup, wraparound perimeter seating, flat-panel TVs, and Bluetooth sound — exactly the right call for a bachelorette group bar-hopping through Victorian Square or a birthday group kicking the night off before heading downtown. A minibus keeps things clean and efficient: climate control, reclining seats, and overhead storage for groups shuttling between Sparks and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) or moving employees between office campuses.
Full-size charter buses add undercarriage baggage bays and onboard restrooms, which is the move for longer hauls out to Lake Tahoe or group travel to events at Mackay Stadium.
Amenities vary by vehicle and provider, but the quote tool shows you pictures and specs so you know exactly what you're getting. Call 775-335-0195 with any questions.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 775-335-0195 before booking.
Get Sparks Party Bus Prices Online
Sparks party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need — so the ranges below are planning figures, not a quote. A 15-passenger party bus runs roughly $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. Step up to a 25-passenger party bus and you're looking at $250–$375/hour on weekends.
A minibus comes in lower — around $200–$275/hour on weekends — making it a practical fit for airport runs and corporate shuttles. Full-size charter buses run $200–$350/hour on either end of the week.
Your price moves with your exact date, vehicle, and itinerary length. The fastest way to get a number for YOUR trip is to use the online quote tool or call 775-335-0195 — pricing in about a minute. Check the Sparks and Reno party bus prices page for a deeper 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 775-335-0195. | |||
Match Your Group to the Right Sparks Party Bus
Because the alternative is a headache. Calling transportation companies one at a time — getting voicemail, waiting on callbacks, describing your event from scratch each time — burns hours and still doesn't guarantee you're seeing the best available option. Partybusinreno.com cuts that entire loop out. Fill out one form, and you instantly see different vehicles, prices, and options from a network of transportation companies serving Sparks and the greater Reno metro.
You compare, you decide, you move on.
The network is big enough to handle a single-vehicle bachelorette night AND a multi-bus fleet for a Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center employee shuttle contract. Corporate groups, wedding planners, school trip coordinators, prom committees, sports fan groups — all of them use the same simple process: one form, instant results, free quote, no account. Whether it's a last-minute run to RNO or a Lake Tahoe charter booked six months out, the quote form works the same way.
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Party Bus Rental Services in Sparks
From airport transfers and corporate shuttles to wedding parties, prom nights, and wine tours along the Sierra foothills — Partybusinreno.com connects Sparks groups with the right vehicle for every occasion. Explore the full range of Reno-Sparks group transportation services or jump straight to your event type below.

Sparks Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) sits about 6 miles west of downtown Sparks via I-80 — a manageable drive until a flight lands late, bags take forever, and suddenly you've got 12 people standing at the curb with no plan. The airport's ground transportation zone handles commercial pickups at the lower-level arrivals curb, but timing coordination matters: the group needs to be assembled and bags in hand before the bus pulls to the curb, because RNO's commercial lane doesn't allow extended staging. Have your group coordinator call the moment everyone's collected baggage — not before.
A Sparks airport shuttle bus makes the most sense for groups of 10 or more flying in for a convention at the Sparks Convention Center, a casino stay at the Nugget Casino Resort, or a multi-day team offsite. One vehicle, one drop, no coordination chaos across multiple rideshare apps. Call 775-335-0195 to set up your RNO group pickup.

Sparks Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Victorian Square in downtown Sparks gives a bachelorette group a walkable strip of bars and restaurants without the full-throttle chaos of the Reno Strip — but the real pull is how easy it is to run between Sparks and downtown Reno in one night. A Sparks bachelorette party bus rental lets the group start at a Victorian Square bar, move over to the Midtown Reno bar corridor on S Virginia St, and end up at a casino lounge without anyone figuring out rideshare pickups at 1am or navigating the one-way grid around downtown Reno for the first time.
A 20- to 25-passenger party bus with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and a bar setup is the standard pick for groups of 15–20. Weekend hourly rates for a 25-passenger bus run roughly $275–$375. For smaller groups of 10 or under, a Sprinter limo keeps it tight and stylish.
Call 775-335-0195 to lock in your date before the weekend fills.

Sparks Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A Sparks birthday party bus rental turns the ride itself into the first stop of the night — especially for a Sweet 16 or quinceañera group arriving to a venue in a 25- or 30-passenger bus with color-changing LEDs and a sound system already running. Venues like Sparks Galena High School's event spaces, banquet halls along Pyramid Way, and casino event rooms at the Nugget all pull large guest counts for milestone celebrations.
For adult birthday groups, a night that runs from Sparks through Midtown Reno and back — stopping at rooftop bars, live music venues, and casino lounges — works best with a bus that lets everyone move together rather than splitting into multiple rideshares that inevitably get separated. A 30-passenger party bus runs $325–$425/hour on weekends — split across 25 guests, that's well under $20/person per hour for a vehicle with the full party setup built in.

Sparks Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The Reno Events Center (400 N Center St, Reno, NV 89501) is the closest major indoor concert venue to Sparks — about 4 miles west on I-80 — but the approach on a sold-out show night is a different story. Surface parking around the Events Center fills fast, and the blocks between downtown Reno and the arena get crowded well before doors. A Sparks concert bus rental drops your group at the curb and handles the exit, so nobody's circling a garage or waiting 45 minutes in post-show foot traffic to get their car out.
For outdoor amphitheater shows, Grand Sierra Resort's amphitheater at 2500 E 2nd St draws big summer acts, with parking on-site but congestion at the I-580/US-395 merge on the way out. A minibus keeps your group together through all of it. Use the Reno-Sparks concert bus rental page to compare options for your show date.

Sparks Corporate Event Transportation
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center — one of the largest industrial parks in the world, stretching east of Sparks along I-80 toward Fernley — moves thousands of workers daily, and coordinating group shuttles across a campus that size without a dedicated bus is a logistics problem that compounds fast. A charter bus or minibus fleet on a set circuit is the clean answer: scheduled pickup, scheduled return, no parking shortage at remote facilities, no employees arriving in staggered waves.
Inside Sparks proper, the Sparks Convention Center (300 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV 89431) hosts trade shows and corporate conferences that pull attendees from across the metro. Parking around Victorian Square tightens on event days, and the walk from remote lots adds up for guests unfamiliar with the area. A Sparks corporate shuttle running from hotel blocks to the convention center entrance keeps your attendees on time and off the parking hunt.
Call 775-335-0195 to build a shuttle circuit.

Sparks Private Event Transportation Services
The Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade each December, Hot August Nights in August (which takes over Victorian Square and draws 700,000+ visitors across the Reno-Sparks metro), and the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off over Labor Day weekend — all three events choke Victorian Ave and Pyramid Way for days. Parking in a 10-block radius of Victorian Square during any of them is essentially a coin flip, and I-80 on-ramps back toward Reno back up for an hour after each evening's events end.
A Sparks private event charter bus drops your group at the event perimeter before congestion sets in and comes back at a pre-arranged time — no circling, no parking gamble, no trying to hail a rideshare from a street that's been closed since noon. For Hot August Nights in particular, book 3–4 months out. Demand against available buses is tight every single year.

Sparks Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Sparks is home to Reed High School and Spanish Springs High School, and both schools hold proms in the April–May window — right when every party bus in the Reno-Sparks network is competing for the same Saturday night inventory. For prom: book no later than January. Waiting until spring break to start looking usually means the buses your group actually wants are gone, and what's left comes at a higher rate.
A Sparks prom party bus handles the pickup circuit across multiple neighborhoods, gets the whole group to the venue together, and brings everyone home on a schedule parents can actually track. For homecoming and school dances, a minibus is often the right fit for smaller groups who want a clean, comfortable ride without the full party bus setup. Call 775-335-0195 to check availability for your school's prom date now.

Sparks School Event & Field Trip Transportation
School groups traveling from Sparks to the Nevada Museum of Art (160 W Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501), the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501), or Fleischmann Planetarium at UNR (1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557) are all working with venues in Reno proper — where street parking for a full-size bus requires advance coordination and downtown garages aren't built for commercial vehicles.
A Sparks school field trip bus rental handles the logistics end so teachers don't have to: the bus pulls to the school loading zone, transports the group, and stages near the venue. For longer trips to destinations like Lake Tahoe or Great Basin National Park, a charter bus with onboard restrooms and overhead storage is the clear fit. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just note it when you request your quote.

Sparks Sporting Event Transportation
University of Nevada Wolf Pack football at Mackay Stadium (1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557) is the biggest recurring sporting event draw in the metro. On home game Saturdays, N Virginia St from downtown Reno north to the UNR campus gets congested hours before kickoff, and the surface lots near the stadium fill well before game time. A Sparks sporting event charter bus drops your tailgate group at the stadium approach roads and gets everyone out after the final whistle without the post-game parking lot crawl — which, after a night game, can run 45 minutes or more just to exit.
Reno Aces games at Greater Nevada Field (250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501) are a great fit for a Sparks sports bus rental — the ballpark sits right downtown, metered street parking around the Evans Ave corridor turns over fast on game nights, and the walk from the nearest garage adds 10–15 minutes each way. Call 775-335-0195 to get a quote for your next game-day group.

Sparks Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Sparks and the surrounding region have no shortage of wedding venues with complicated logistics — lakeside properties near Lake Tahoe accessible only via US-50 or CA-28, ranch-style venues east of Sparks along the I-80 corridor, and casino event spaces in downtown Reno that have zero dedicated guest parking on a Saturday night. A Sparks wedding shuttle bus solves all of it: one vehicle on a loop between your hotel room block and the ceremony site means guests who flew in from out of town don't have to rent cars, and nobody in the wedding party is navigating an unfamiliar highway after a reception.
A minibus is the practical pick for a continuous shuttle loop of 20–35 guests. A full-size charter bus or 40–50 passenger party bus fits better when the full guest list needs to move in one or two waves. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles bridal party transportation on the wedding day itself — compact, comfortable, and on a separate schedule from the guest shuttles.
Call 775-335-0195 to talk through your wedding day timeline.

Sparks Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The Sierra foothills wine country is closer to Sparks than most people realize — Nevada's own Tahoe Ridge Winery operates tasting experiences, and the drive into the Carson Valley wine region runs south on US-395 through Carson City to the Gardnerville area, home to tasting rooms like Bodega Nevada. Further west, the Sierra Nevada Brewing area and Truckee-Tahoe craft beer scene pull Reno-Sparks groups regularly, accessible via I-80 west.
A Sparks winery tour party bus rental keeps your group on one vehicle through the full circuit — no rotating designated-driver duty, no losing half the group in a parking lot between stops, no navigating mountain highway switchbacks after a tasting. For a local pub crawl through Sparks' Victorian Square bars and Reno's Midtown craft beer corridor, a 20- to 25-passenger party bus keeps everyone together from the first stop to the last. Call 775-335-0195 to build your itinerary.
How to Book Your Sparks Party Bus
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Sparks & Beyond
Partybusinreno.com connects groups across the entire Reno-Sparks metro and beyond. Whether you need a Sparks party bus, a Carson City bus rental, or transportation out toward Rocklin, Folsom, or Roseville — the network covers the full region. Check the full service area to confirm coverage for your destination.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sparks Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
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What is Partybusinreno.com?
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How does Partybusinreno.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the online quote form. In seconds, you'll see available vehicle options and pricing from transportation companies serving your area, with pictures and package details so you can compare side by side. If you'd rather talk it through, call 775-335-0195 any day of the week and get a quote in about a minute.
How much does a party bus cost in Sparks?
Party bus prices in Sparks depend on vehicle size, the date, and your rental length. As a planning reference: a 15-passenger party bus runs roughly $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. A 25-passenger bus runs $250–$375/hour on weekends.
A full-size charter bus comes in around $200–$350/hour. These are planning ranges — your real price depends on your exact trip. Fill out the form or call 775-335-0195 for a quote specific to your date and itinerary.
Check the Reno-Sparks party bus pricing page for the full breakdown by vehicle type.
When is the busiest time to book a party bus in Sparks?
Hot August Nights (mid-August) is the single most competitive booking window in the Sparks market — 700,000+ visitors descend on Victorian Square and the surrounding streets, and every available bus in the metro is spoken for well in advance. The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off over Labor Day weekend is a close second. Prom season (April–May) is the tightest window for party-size vehicles.
For any of these dates, booking 3–6 months out is the difference between having options and being shut out entirely.
Where does a bus drop off at the Nugget Casino Resort?
The Nugget Casino Resort (1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431) has a large surface parking footprint on its east and north sides off Nugget Ave and B St, and commercial vehicles typically use the main porte-cochère approach on Nugget Ave for passenger drop-off. The Nugget's lot is one of the more bus-friendly setups in the metro given its suburban Sparks footprint — unlike downtown Reno casino approaches, there's no one-way street maze to navigate. Confirm current commercial vehicle access with the Nugget directly before your visit, as large-event configurations can shift the approach.
Can a charter bus get to Lake Tahoe from Sparks?
Yes — and it's a trip that genuinely benefits from having one vehicle. The two main routes west from Sparks are I-80 to Truckee (about 35 miles) and US-50 south through Carson City to South Lake Tahoe (about 65 miles). Both routes include mountain passes that can close or require chains during winter storms, and summer weekends bring heavy recreational traffic, especially on CA-267 and CA-89 into North Shore.
A charter bus from Sparks keeps your group together through all of it without anyone navigating alpine roads in an unfamiliar rental car. Check the Lake Tahoe charter bus guide for more detail on routing and access.
What's the best vehicle for a small group of 8–12 people from Sparks?
A Sprinter van or Sprinter limo is the right fit for groups in that range. A Sprinter van runs $200–$275/hour on weekdays and $225–$375/hour on weekends — clean, climate-controlled, and efficient for airport runs, casino transfers, or small corporate groups. The 14-passenger Sprinter limo adds a more elevated interior for weddings, milestone birthdays, and nights out.
Both fit into hotel drop-off lanes and casino porte-cochères that larger buses can't access as easily.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Sparks?
For most events — birthday nights, pub crawls, casino outings, sporting events — 4–6 weeks out gives you solid vehicle selection. For Hot August Nights, the Rib Cook-Off, New Year's Eve, and prom, the honest answer is 3–6 months. Demand in the Reno-Sparks market against available inventory is tight on those dates every single year, and waiting until the event is a month away typically means higher prices or limited choices.
Call 775-335-0195 as soon as your date is set to see what's available.
Popular Sparks Party Bus Destinations
Sparks sits at the eastern edge of the Reno-Sparks metro, with quick highway access to downtown Reno, UNR, Lake Tahoe, and the Great Basin beyond. Here are six destinations Sparks groups head to most — with the logistics details that matter when you're moving a group.

Nugget Casino Resort
The Nugget Casino Resort (1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431) is the anchor of Victorian Square and Sparks' most recognizable destination for group events, concerts, and casino nights. The Nugget Event Center hosts national touring acts and fights, drawing large crowds that fill the Nugget Ave surface lots on event nights. Unlike downtown Reno casino approaches — where one-way streets and pedestrian traffic make bus drop-off complicated — the Nugget's suburban Sparks footprint gives commercial vehicles a more manageable approach via Nugget Ave. For groups coming in from across the metro, a charter bus or minibus drops everyone at the porte-cochère while the parking situation sorts itself out.
Address: 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431. Phone: (775) 356-3300.

Greater Nevada Field
Greater Nevada Field (250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501) is home to the Reno Aces (Triple-A baseball) and the Reno 1868 FC soccer club, sitting right in the heart of downtown Reno — about 4 miles west of central Sparks via I-80. That downtown location is the double-edged sword: the stadium is easy to find but street parking on Evans Ave and the surrounding blocks turns over fast, and the nearest parking structures add a 10–15 minute walk each way. A bus drops your group directly on Evans Ave near the main entrance gates and handles the post-game pickup so nobody's stuck in the lot exit queue.
Summer Aces games on Friday and Saturday nights sell out regularly — book early if you're planning around a themed game or promotional night. Address: 250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501. Phone: (775) 334-4700.

Reno Events Center
The Reno Events Center (400 N Center St, Reno, NV 89501) seats up to 7,000 for concerts, boxing, and special events — making it the primary indoor arena for touring acts that bypass the larger Las Vegas venues. It sits on the north edge of downtown Reno, about 4 miles from central Sparks, and the surrounding surface lots fill fast on show nights. The blocks north of the Events Center on Center St and Lake St see heavy pedestrian traffic before and after events, and rideshare demand in the area spikes significantly in the 30 minutes after a show ends — wait times routinely hit 20+ minutes.
A Sparks concert bus parks nearby and comes back to a pre-arranged pickup point when the show wraps, so your group is moving while everyone else is still staring at their phones. Address: 400 N Center St, Reno, NV 89501. Phone: (775) 334-2099.

Lawlor Events Center
The Lawlor Events Center (1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557) sits on the UNR campus and hosts Wolf Pack basketball, concerts, and university events for up to 11,536 people. N Virginia St from downtown Reno to the UNR campus is the main artery, and on event nights it backs up between 4th St and the campus entrance. Campus parking lots fill with UNR permit holders before general public lots even open, and the walk from the nearest available surface lot is longer than most first-timers expect.
A charter bus or minibus from Sparks drops your group at the Lawlor Events Center main entrance on N Virginia St, sidesteps the campus parking lottery entirely, and picks everyone up at a pre-set spot after the event. Address: 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557. Phone: (775) 784-4444.

Mackay Stadium
Mackay Stadium (1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557) holds 27,000 for Wolf Pack football and sits on the UNR campus immediately north of Lawlor Events Center. Home game Saturdays bring the most concentrated traffic the Reno-Sparks metro sees outside of Hot August Nights — N Virginia St backs up northbound from 4th St for miles by midday, campus lots hit capacity before kickoff, and the post-game exit from the UNR area can run 45–60 minutes for cars. A Sparks charter bus cuts through all of that: it parks in a designated commercial zone near the stadium, drops your group at the approach roads before the crunch sets in, and gets everyone out in one move after the final whistle.
For rivalry games and Mountain West Conference matchups, book your game-day bus well before the season kicks off. Address: 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557.

Grand Sierra Resort
The Grand Sierra Resort (2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595) is one of the Reno-Sparks metro's largest casino and entertainment complexes — and at roughly 2 miles southwest of central Sparks, it's the closest major resort destination to most Sparks starting points. The GSR hosts summer amphitheater concerts, boxing and MMA events, and large conventions in its convention center, which sits adjacent to the casino floor and hotel tower. The I-580/US-395 interchange near the GSR exit backs up significantly after evening events — southbound traffic toward downtown Reno and northbound toward Sparks both slow at the merge point.
A minibus or charter bus from a Sparks hotel block to the GSR and back is a straightforward trip that saves your group from that post-show freeway crawl. Address: 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595. Phone: (775) 789-2000.