Rent a Bus to Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena: The Complete Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena Transportation Guide

Search "Qubein Arena parking" the week of a Panthers game and you'll find plenty of general campus parking pages — but almost nothing that tells you where a full-size bus actually goes once it turns onto Panther Drive with 30 or 40 people on board. That's the gap this guide fills. Whether you're moving a family group in for a Big South basketball game, a class reunion into the conference center, or a fan bus down from Greensboro for a Saturday tip-off, the questions are the same: where does the bus actually stop, where does it wait, and how much lead time do you need before the University Parkway lot fills up.

The short version: the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena sits inside High Point University's campus at 1050 Panther Drive, High Point, NC 27268, and every fan, guest, or conference attendee not holding a reserved pass gets routed through the same free shuttle system from the University Parkway lot. A charter bus or party bus skips that shuffle for your whole group at once — one stop at the arena entrance instead of 10 cars parking separately and waiting on individual shuttle runs.

TLDR: Public and group parking for Qubein Arena events runs through the University Parkway lot (1315 N. University Parkway, Lot A/B) with a free shuttle to the arena's front door — a charter bus or party bus can pull in as one vehicle instead of splitting your group across a parking lot and a shuttle line. Fill out the quick form or call 743-600-5100 and you can have pricing for your specific date in about a minute.

Why Rent a Party Bus or Charter Bus to Qubein Arena?

A Panthers home game routinely draws a full student section plus visiting fans, and the arena's own parking is limited to season-ticket holders and major donors right outside the doors — everyone else parks down the street and rides a shuttle in. That's manageable for two or three cars. It gets messy fast for a group of 20, where half the party ends up on one shuttle run and half on the next, texting each other to find seats once they're finally inside.

A High Point charter bus or party bus rental solves that by moving as one unit from the start. Your group loads at a single pickup point — a hotel along Business 85, a home in Greensboro, a church parking lot in Winston-Salem — and arrives together at the arena, no separate cars to park and no shuttle wait split across two or three trips. After the final buzzer, the bus is the one thing in the parking lot that doesn't need to hunt for a shuttle back to where you left the car.

Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena

The Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena, Conference Center and Jana and Ken Kahn Hotel sits at the north end of High Point University's campus, and HPU's own directions point guests to one of three campus entrances depending on where you're coming from: University Parkway and Innovation Way, N. Centennial Street and Qubein Ave, or N. Centennial Street and Patriots Way, per the university's official commencement directions and parking page. Any of the three funnels traffic toward Panther Drive and the arena's front entrance, where general shuttle traffic and drop-offs are staged.

The handful of parking spaces directly outside the arena are reserved for season-ticket holders and major donors, not general admission — a detail plenty of first-time visitors miss. Everyone else, including group and bus traffic, is routed to the University Parkway lot down the street, with a free shuttle running fans to the front door before the game and back after, at no charge for parking or the ride, according to the venue's own Qubein Center facility page. A charter bus or party bus rental lets your group skip that shuttle entirely by dropping everyone at the arena entrance directly.

Where the Bus Waits: University Parkway Lot, Congdon Hall Deck & Parkway Commons

The main group and general-admission lot for Qubein Arena events is at 1315 N. University Parkway, Lot A/B, directly across from the Hayworth Fine Arts Center, with additional overflow capacity in the parking deck behind Congdon Hall — both confirmed on HPU's directions and parking page, which notes that shuttle service to the arena runs only from those two locations. For guests who need accessible parking, HPU designates space at Parkway Commons, 1300 N. University Parkway, on a first-come, first-served basis, with dedicated transport to the arena.

There's an interesting wrinkle here that shows how used to buses this campus already is: the arena's rear loading dock is built to handle full-size team buses backing in to unload equipment and players before games, separate from general fan traffic. That entrance is reserved for team charters, not general fan or event groups — but it tells you the arena was designed with full-size buses in mind from day one. For a fan group, family trip, or conference charter, the University Parkway lot and its free shuttle loop is the correct, public route, and a party bus or charter bus rental parks and stages there just like any other group vehicle, minus the wait in a shuttle line with your whole party split across two or three runs.

What Size Bus Fits Your Group for a Qubein Arena Trip?

A student group heading to a Purple Reign section needs a different vehicle than a 50-person alumni reunion booking a suite for a conference center dinner. Here's how the sizes break down for a typical Qubein Arena trip.

The headcount usually decides it — but if your group is carrying gear for a tailgate-style pregame gathering, luggage for an overnight conference stay, or signage for a reunion, size up a tier so the undercarriage bays and overhead bins actually have room. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too; just note it when you request pricing so the right vehicle gets lined up.

Panthers Basketball & Concerts: Booking Around the Qubein Arena Calendar

Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena seats 4,500 for basketball and opened in 2021 as the home of High Point Panthers men's and women's basketball on Tubby and Donna Smith Court, per the HPU Athletics facility page. Both the men's and women's programs have won three straight Big South regular-season titles (2024, 2025, and 2026), and a full home slate runs roughly November through March — rivalry weekends and marquee non-conference matchups are exactly the dates that pack the student section and fill the University Parkway lot earliest, which is why locking in a vehicle well ahead of a big game matters more than it does for a quiet midweek date.

Beyond basketball, the adjoining Nido and Mariana Qubein Conference Center hosts symposiums, guest speakers, and large-scale university gatherings on the same campus footprint, and the arena floor itself has hosted convocations and concert-style events since opening. Whatever the event, the parking and shuttle setup is the same one described above — which means the earlier your group locks in a vehicle for a big date, the more likely you get the exact bus size and pickup time you want instead of whatever's left. For rivalry games or big non-conference dates, plan your group's pickup time with extra buffer, since the University Parkway lot and shuttle line get their heaviest use in the hour before tip-off.

A High Point sporting event party bus is the natural fit for game-day groups, while a High Point concert bus rental covers arena-floor shows and speaker events, and a High Point corporate event shuttle handles conference center attendees moving between a downtown hotel and campus.

Rent a Bus to Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena from Greensboro, Winston-Salem & the Triad

High Point sits in the middle of the Piedmont Triad, which is exactly why so many Qubein Arena trips start outside High Point itself. Approximate drive times to the arena from common regional pickup points:

Since Qubein Arena sits just off Business 85 near the South Main Street/High Point exit, groups coming from a Greensboro party bus rental or a Winston-Salem party bus pickup are on a straightforward run with no downtown grid to navigate — which matters on a game night when everyone's trying to make the same tip-off time. A single bus pickup also means your group isn't relying on multiple cars staying together across three different highway exits in the dark after a night game.

Piedmont Triad Airport to Qubein Arena

Groups flying in for a game weekend, a conference, or a graduation typically land at Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), about 16 miles and roughly 20-25 minutes from campus off-peak. One bus can gather your whole party at baggage claim and run straight to High Point, instead of splitting a group across several rideshares on arrival day.

For a group flying in the same day as tip-off or a conference session, request flight tracking when you get your quote so the bus is timed to your actual landing instead of a fixed pickup window. The High Point airport transportation page covers the full range of GSO pickup options if part of your group is arriving separately from the rest.

Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices

Pricing for a Qubein Arena trip depends on vehicle size, total hours booked, your pickup distance, and how close to game day or a major event date you're requesting. To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter vans and limos typically run $150–$300/hour; 20-30 passenger party buses run $180–$350/hour; 35-50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $250–$450/hour; and 40-56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,000/day. The real number moves with the date, the vehicle, and how many hours you need it for.

Fill out the quick form or call 743-600-5100 and you could have pricing for your exact group and date in about a minute — no account required, and it's a free quote either way. Check the High Point party bus prices page for a broader look at rates across vehicle types.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at Qubein Arena?

General group and fan traffic is directed through one of three campus entrances — University Parkway and Innovation Way, N. Centennial Street and Qubein Ave, or N. Centennial Street and Patriots Way — toward Panther Drive and the arena's front entrance, per HPU's official directions page. The handful of spaces directly outside the arena are reserved for season-ticket holders and major donors, so a bus dropping general-admission groups is routed the same way as regular fan traffic.

Where do buses park during a Panthers game or Qubein Arena event?

The public group parking lot is at 1315 N. University Parkway, Lot A/B, across from the Hayworth Fine Arts Center, with overflow in the Congdon Hall parking deck. A free shuttle runs fans from that lot to the arena's front door and back, and there's no charge for parking or the shuttle, per the venue's own facility page. Visiting basketball teams use a separate loading-dock entrance built specifically for team charters.

How far is Qubein Arena from Piedmont Triad International Airport?

About 16 miles, roughly 20-25 minutes off-peak. One bus can pick your whole group up at baggage claim and run directly to campus, which beats splitting a group across multiple rideshares after a flight.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to Qubein Arena?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, hours booked, and your pickup distance. To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter vehicles run $150–$300/hour, 20-30 passenger party buses run $180–$350/hour, 35-50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $250–$450/hour, and 40-56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,000/day. Call 743-600-5100 or use the online form for pricing on your exact date.

Is there accessible parking at Qubein Arena?

Yes. HPU designates accessible parking at Parkway Commons, 1300 N. University Parkway, on a first-come, first-served basis, with dedicated transport to the arena for guests with a valid placard.

How early should a group arrive for a Panthers game at Qubein Arena?

Plan to be in the University Parkway lot at least 60-90 minutes before tip-off for a major or rivalry date, since that's when the shuttle line and lot both see their heaviest use. Building in extra time matters even more for a group riding together, since the whole party needs to load and shuttle in at once.

Can a bus handle both the game and a conference center event on the same trip?

Yes. Since the arena and the Qubein Conference Center share the same campus footprint and parking system, one bus can cover a group attending a conference session, a meal, and a game or arena-floor event in the same visit without a separate vehicle for each stop.

Rent a Bus to Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena Today

Whether it's a Panthers basketball crowd from Greensboro, a conference center group flying into GSO, or a family reunion filling a full-size charter bus for a High Point weekend, getting your group to Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena together is a lot simpler than parking a caravan of cars and standing in a shuttle line. Compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans for your date, and get an all-inclusive quote any time, any day. Also headed to a game or show elsewhere in the Triad?

The guides for First Horizon Coliseum and Tanger Center cover their own drop-offs.

Fill out the quick form or call 743-600-5100 now, and you could have pricing for your Qubein Arena trip in about a minute.