On a normal Tuesday, the drive from Montgomery to Auburn is 54 miles up I-85 North — just under an hour. On an Auburn football Saturday, that same stretch becomes the bottleneck that defines the whole trip. Fans pour in from Atlanta to the northeast and Montgomery to the southwest simultaneously, flooding I-85's Auburn exits and stacking up on Wire Road and College Street before they ever reach the stadium gates.
And when the game ends, South Donahue Drive closes entirely from War Eagle Way to West Samford Avenue — the main east-side corridor fans arrived on — while North Donahue goes one-way northbound and law enforcement redirects every lot on its own prescribed outbound route. A Jordan-Hare Stadium charter bus rental from Montgomery changes the whole day: your group rides together, the approach is handled, and the ride home is already arranged before kickoff.
This guide covers exactly what a group planner needs to know — where buses drop off, how the Tiger Transit system operates, which roads close and when, what vehicle fits your headcount, and how the pricing works. Jordan-Hare Stadium holds 88,043 fans and ranks as the nation's 11th-largest on-campus stadium. The logistics on game day are genuinely complex, and the details below come from Auburn's own published policies and gameday advisories.
For the full picture of group game-day transportation from Montgomery, see the Montgomery sporting event transportation page.
Why Rent a Bus to Jordan-Hare Stadium?
Every problem with driving your own cars to Auburn traces back to the same two roads: Wire Road and College Street. Both feed directly onto campus from I-85, and both congest hours before kickoff on any SEC game day. Arrive without a pre-purchased reserved parking pass and you're choosing between a long walk from a free grass lot — the hayfields on South Donahue Drive fill up starting Friday afternoon — or paying day-of rates at the Wright Street or Burton Street parking decks in downtown Auburn and covering the rest of the distance on foot.
Reserved lots through Auburn Athletics start at $39 per space per game. For 10 cars' worth of fans from Montgomery, that's $390 in parking passes before you count gas for 10 vehicles making the round trip.
A Montgomery party bus rental converts that arithmetic. One vehicle, one flat rate split across your entire group, one pickup in Montgomery, and one drop near the stadium gates. No one draws straws for who stays sober on the drive.
No caravan splitting at different exits. No post-game scramble to remember which lot you parked in before South Donahue Drive was barricaded shut.
The post-game exit is where the pain really concentrates. Auburn Athletics gives each parking lot its own QR-coded outbound route — a map of the specific prescribed direction that lot empties out — because the campus road network locks into one-way flows and turn-only restrictions the moment the final whistle blows. For a group spread across multiple cars in different lots, the "meet back at the cars" plan becomes a 45-minute exercise.
For a group on a single charter bus or minibus rental, there is one pickup point, one route south to I-85, and one vehicle that heads back to Montgomery while everyone else is still working their way out of the lot maze.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Commercial buses approach Jordan-Hare Stadium via South Donahue Drive before game-day barricades close that corridor to general traffic. The university's own Tiger Transit shuttle buses — which operate the free gameday service — use War Eagle Way as the primary transit drop-off and pickup hub on the southeast side of campus. Secondary transit stops operate at Samford and Donahue Drive and at the East Side Transit Depot, per the official Tiger Transit gameday service page.
A private charter bus or party bus uses this same Donahue Drive and War Eagle Way corridor to reach the stadium — with the exact staging location confirmed in advance to account for whatever barricades are in place on your specific game day.
Cooling stations installed for the 2024 season are located at three points: the Samford and Donahue Drive transit stop, the War Eagle Way transit drop-off, and the East Side Transit Depot, per the 2024 Auburn gameday advisory. That placement tells you exactly where the concentrated foot traffic flows from transit vehicles to stadium gates — and it's where a private bus group walks in from, too.
Bus drop at Jordan-Hare runs through the War Eagle Way and Donahue Drive corridor — the same zone Auburn's own Tiger Transit uses for its free gameday shuttles. Your group walks from there directly toward the stadium gates, rather than making the longer trek from a remote lot or a downtown parking deck.
Rideshare vs. Charter Bus: The Post-Game Exit Problem at Jordan-Hare
Auburn added a second rideshare zone at Duncan and Samford Drive in 2024 — in addition to the existing zone at Wire Road and War Eagle Way — specifically because the original drop zone wasn't handling post-game volume, per the official gameday advisory. Two zones are still two crowded spots where big crowds request rides at the same moment the scoreboard goes dark. Surge pricing kicks in, wait times stretch, and a group of 20 people still needs at least five separate cars to get home.
One charter bus or party bus rental from Montgomery solves all of that: your group boards at the agreed pickup point, and the bus handles the outbound routing while the rideshare queues are still three-deep on Wire Road.
Jordan-Hare Stadium Parking: What Every Group Needs to Know
Auburn's parking setup rewards planning. Reserved lots through Auburn Athletics require advance purchase and start at $39 per space — there is no guaranteeing a spot on game day without one. The free tailgating areas open Friday at 2:00 PM before every home game: the hayfields on South Donahue Drive, the Community Gardens, the Facilities Pond lot, the Facilities Lot, and Research Park lots are all first-come, first-served from Friday afternoon.
RV spots in the same grass hayfields are also first-come, first-served from Friday, with recommended spacing of approximately 50 feet by 20 feet per unit, per the official Auburn parking and tailgating page.
For groups arriving game-day-morning without reserved passes, the downtown parking decks — Wright Street Parking Deck and Burton Street Parking Deck — offer day-of purchase options. The trade-off: both require walking through game-day pedestrian traffic on College Street and Donahue Drive to reach the stadium gates. That distance is manageable for two people; for a group of 30 coordinating from multiple cars, it adds a logistics exercise before you've even reached the will-call line.
Accessible parking is complimentary at the VCOM Lot (910 South Donahue Drive) on game day, and pre-purchased accessible spots are available at the Gogue Performing Arts Center Lot (Woodfield Drive) and District Energy Lot (Wire Road). ADA shuttle service runs from those lots to Gate 4B on the East Side and Gate 18 on the West Side beginning two hours before kickoff through one hour post-game, per the Auburn accessibility page. If your group includes anyone who needs an accessible vehicle, that requirement is noted when you request your bus quote so the right vehicle is arranged from the start.
Jordan-Hare Stadium Transportation Options Compared
Auburn's game-day transportation options are more varied than most SEC venues — and most of them work well for individuals. For a group making the trip from Montgomery, the math shifts. Here is an honest comparison of every realistic option scored on what actually matters for a large group.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop-off point | Post-game exit | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus from Montgomery | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — War Eagle Way / Donahue Drive corridor | Bus stages nearby; pickup arranged in advance | 15–56 |
| Tiger Transit (free Auburn shuttle) | Free — but starts from off-campus lots or Auburn Mall | Only if everyone boards the same run | Good — War Eagle Way, Samford/Donahue, East Depot | Runs 2 hours post-game; waits unpredictable after big games | Any size, no group control |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge pricing | No — multiple cars, staggered ETAs | Wire Rd/War Eagle Way or Duncan/Samford zones | Two crowded zones; post-game surge and waits spike | 1–4 per car |
| Drive and park (reserved lot) | $39+ per space + gas per car | No — caravans split at different exits | Varies by lot; some require a long walk | Each lot has its own prescribed outbound route; post-game closures add time | 1–2 cars practical |
| Drive and park (free grass lots) | Free — but open Friday afternoon only | No | Furthest walk; lots fill overnight before game day | Same one-way street gridlock as everyone else | RVs and overnight campers only |
For one or two people coming from Montgomery, Tiger Transit's free shuttle or a single rideshare is often the right call — no reason to charter a bus for a pair. The moment your group grows past a few cars' worth of fans, the coordination overhead of separate vehicles, separate parking passes, and a post-game exit in different directions tips decisively toward one vehicle. That is the group the rest of this guide is built for.
What Size Bus Fits Your Group's Jordan-Hare Stadium Trip?
Partybusmontgomery.com connects you to a large network of bus companies serving the Montgomery area, so your group can compare sizes, amenities, and prices from different vehicles in one place. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps to the typical Jordan-Hare Stadium run from Montgomery.
| Vehicle | Seats | Gear and luggage | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Modest — small coolers, game-day bags | Small groups, corporate suite guests, VIP arrivals | Premium leather, USB charging at every seat, tinted privacy windows |
| 20-passenger party bus | ~20 | Onboard, lighter gear | Medium fan groups, birthday game trips, bachelorette weekends | LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, wraparound seating |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Overhead bins plus some underfloor storage | Mid-size fan groups, coordinated employee outings, corporate suite shuttles | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, good maneuverability on campus streets |
| 40-passenger party bus | ~40 | Onboard, medium capacity | Larger fan groups wanting the full rolling tailgate setup | Built-in bar area, color-changing LEDs, premium sound, flat-panel TVs |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Deep undercarriage bays — coolers, chairs, canopy tents | Large fan groups, corporate outings, multi-day Auburn weekends | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, deep luggage bays |
The key decision is headcount and how much tailgate gear is coming from Montgomery. For groups hauling coolers, folding chairs, and a canopy tent, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus is the right pick — the deep undercarriage bays handle bulky gear cleanly, and the onboard restroom shortens post-game pit stops on the drive back down I-85. For a 20-to-30 person group wanting the game-day experience without the logistics of a full-size bus on campus streets, a 28-passenger party bus or a 15–35 passenger minibus hits the sweet spot between capacity and maneuverability.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available in the network — just note the requirement in your quote request so it can be arranged from the start.
Party Bus and Charter Bus Rental Prices for Jordan-Hare Stadium Trips
Auburn football is almost exclusively a Saturday business, which means most Jordan-Hare Stadium runs price at weekend rates. To give you an idea of what to budget per vehicle:
| Vehicle | Weekend hourly range | Per-day range |
|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo | $225 – $350/hr | $1,550 – $3,150 |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | $200 – $275/hr | $1,100 – $2,150 |
| 20-passenger party bus | $275 – $350/hr | $1,950 – $2,800 |
| 28-passenger party bus | $275 – $375/hr | $2,150 – $2,700 |
| 40-passenger party bus | $325 – $500/hr | $2,300 – $3,500 |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | $200 – $350/hr | $1,350 – $2,850 |
These are planning ranges — your actual quote moves with the exact vehicle, your pickup location in Montgomery, how many hours the bus is reserved, and the date. Iron Bowl Saturday drives higher demand than a non-conference September opener. Your exact pricing comes from your quote, and you can have it in about a minute: fill out the quick form online or call 334-931-2490 any time.
No account required, no obligation. See the Montgomery party bus prices page for a deeper look at what shapes the rate.
Once you split the bus cost across your full group, the per-person number gets compelling fast. A 40-passenger charter bus at $1,600 total for a round trip from Montgomery — roughly $40 per person for a group of 40 — competes directly with the cost of 10 separate parking passes at $39 each, plus gas both ways, plus the post-game surge fare if anyone has to rideshare. One rate, one vehicle, one pickup.
A 56-seat charter bus replaces roughly 14 cars. That's 14 parking passes at $39+ each, 14 tanks of gas on I-85, and at least 14 people who can't fully enjoy game day because someone has to drive home — versus one flat bus rate split across the group, one lot to leave from, and no one watching the scoreboard from the parking lot.
A Sample Jordan-Hare Stadium Trip from Montgomery
To give you an idea: a group of 32 fans from Montgomery rents a 35-passenger minibus for the Georgia game at Jordan-Hare — a night game with a 7:00 PM kickoff. Pickup in Montgomery at 2:00 PM, arriving at the War Eagle Way corridor by 3:30 PM — in time to catch Tiger Walk two hours before kickoff and find a tailgate spot in the South Donahue hayfields. Bus stages nearby through the game, pickup arranged at War Eagle Way at 11:00 PM after the game.
A 9-hour rental at that size might come to $1,800–$2,200 total — call it $56–$69 per person. One number covers the round trip, the wait, and the coordinated exit through Auburn's post-game one-way maze.
Getting to Jordan-Hare Stadium from Montgomery on a Charter Bus
The route is straightforward: I-85 North from Montgomery directly to Auburn, roughly 54 miles. Under normal conditions that's 55 minutes. On a Saturday SEC game day — Georgia, Missouri, Alabama, or any primetime kickoff — plan for 90 minutes to two hours of travel time each way.
I-85 backs up well before the Auburn exits as fans converge from Montgomery and Atlanta simultaneously. The two primary campus approach roads — Wire Road from the west and College Street from the northwest — amplify the congestion once you're off the highway. Both run through residential and commercial stretches that weren't built for 88,000 additional visitors.
Auburn has established prescribed outbound routes for each parking lot after the game, and law enforcement directs traffic at every major campus intersection. Each game-day parking pass now includes a QR code with that lot's specific exit map, per the 2024 Auburn gameday advisory. For a group on a charter bus or party bus, that complexity is already handled — one pickup point, one approach route, and the return to I-85 South factored in before your group ever boards in Montgomery.
Jordan-Hare Stadium Traditions Worth Arriving Early For
Two pregame traditions happen outside the stadium before kickoff — and both are reasons to arrive early enough to experience them. A bus from Montgomery makes it easy to coordinate your arrival time so no one's scrambling to park while these are happening around them.
Tiger Walk. Two hours before every kickoff, the Auburn football team walks from the Athletics Complex down Donahue Drive to the stadium. Thousands of fans line the street to cheer them in — one of the most well-known pregame rituals in the SEC.
If your bus arrives in the two-hour window before kickoff, it will pass through Donahue Drive right as Tiger Walk is in progress. Plan for crowd density on that stretch and walk your group through it deliberately rather than trying to push through.
War Eagle Flight. Just before kickoff, an untethered golden eagle launches from the top of Jordan-Hare Stadium and glides to midfield while 88,000 fans erupt. The tradition has run since 2000 and features two trained raptors — Aurea (War Eagle VIII) and Indy — cared for at Auburn University's Raptor Center, per the official War Eagle Flight FAQ page.
Both birds carry GPS transmitters and are trained through positive reinforcement — and both remain wild animals who could exit the stadium at any point, which is part of what makes every flight a genuine moment. This one happens inside the stadium, so it's part of what's waiting once your group gets through the gates.
Building in a three-hour arrival window before kickoff lets your group see Tiger Walk on Donahue Drive, find a tailgate spot in the South Donahue hayfields, and settle into the stadium in time for the eagle flight. That schedule works cleanly from a Montgomery charter bus pickup at roughly three and a half to four hours before kickoff.
Tailgating at Jordan-Hare Stadium
The hayfields and campus lawns around Jordan-Hare Stadium are among the best tailgate environments in the SEC — but the prime spots go to fans who arrive Friday. For a Saturday-only group coming from Montgomery by bus, there is still plenty of room to set up, and knowing the rules keeps your group out of trouble before the game even starts.
The hayfields on South Donahue Drive and along West Samford Avenue open Friday at 2:00 PM. Tailgating — and reserving spots using chairs, stakes, tables, ropes, or vehicles — begins at 4:00 PM Friday for standard home games, and 6:00 AM on Iron Bowl Saturday. The grass areas around campus are still open and available for Saturday arrivals, though the premium hayfield real estate will already be claimed by Friday campers, per the Auburn tailgating page.
- Grills are permitted in parking areas and grass lots, but not within 50 feet of any building or parking deck.
- Tents over 399 square feet require a permit — arrange one in advance through Auburn's tailgating office.
- No towing. Vehicles cannot enter campus grounds pulling a trailer, hitch-mounted carrier, or any attached equipment. Gear for the tailgate rides inside the bus's undercarriage bays — which is exactly what those bays are built for.
- Streets must stay open. All campus roads remain accessible to traffic and emergency vehicles unless barricaded by law enforcement. No parking on roadways, bike paths, or sidewalks, and vehicles found blocking emergency lanes are towed at owner expense.
- No reserving spots until the designated time. Using chairs, stakes, ropes, or any item to hold a tailgate space before 4:00 PM Friday (for standard games) is not permitted.
Premium tailgating packages through REVELxp are available in the McWhorter Lot, Pines Lot, South Donahue Lot, and Campus Safety Lot — these include parking and reserved setup space. The 984 Club Tailgate starts at $200 per person; Tiger Terrace Tailgate Boxes from $1,500 for the 2025 season. Check the official Auburn tailgating page before your visit for current premium offerings and availability, as options and pricing update each season.
Jordan-Hare Stadium Bag Policy and Stadium Rules
Walk-through metal detectors at every stadium gate enforce Auburn's clear bag policy for every event at Jordan-Hare Stadium. A non-compliant bag means a trip back to the bus or a bag-check stop — either way, it holds up your whole group at the gate. Brief your group before they leave the bus.
Per the Auburn clear bag policy page, each person may bring:
- One large clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" (or a one-gallon clear zip-lock bag), with any logo no larger than 4.5" × 3.4"
- One small clutch purse
- Items carried by hand without a bag — phones, cameras, binoculars, and blankets are all permitted without a case
Prohibited: backpacks, purses larger than clutch size, camera cases, binocular cases, diaper bags, totes, duffel bags, fanny packs, and mesh or straw bags. Medical exceptions use specialized screening at Gate 4B (East Side) or Gate 18 (West Side), per the Auburn accessibility page. The 2025 season moved the Gameday Guest Services Hub to the northeast corner adjacent to Gate 1C — that's the spot for non-compliant bag assistance, ticket questions, and the Tiger Babies nursing station.
Two rules consistently catch first-timers off guard, per the official Auburn stadium policies page:
- No re-entry. Once you leave Jordan-Hare Stadium, your ticket is no longer valid for return. The only exception is a medical or emergency pass available at the First Aid Station in Section 46. Make sure your group knows this before anyone steps out at halftime expecting to come back.
- No outside food or beverages. No outside drinks, cans, coolers, or glass containers are permitted past the gates. Plan your group's concession strategy before heading in — there are 80 points of sale inside the stadium for the 2025 season.
Leaving Jordan-Hare Stadium After the Game
The exit is the part of an Auburn trip that surprises groups most — even more than the inbound drive. South Donahue Drive closes from War Eagle Way to West Samford Avenue the moment the game ends, cutting off the primary east-side access road that most fans arrived on. North Donahue goes one-way northbound between Heisman Drive and Bragg Avenue/MLK Drive.
Magnolia Avenue enforces right-turn-only from Village View Lane. Wire Road shifts to left-turn-only from War Eagle Way. Law enforcement directs traffic at every major intersection while each parking lot empties on its own prescribed outbound route.
For groups spread across multiple cars in different lots, the post-game plan is a 45-minute exercise in regrouping, route-following, and hoping everyone remembered which lot they parked in before the barricades went up. For a group on a charter bus or party bus — staged nearby during the game, pickup window agreed in advance — the process is one phone call, one boarding point, and one route south to I-85. The campus gridlock is still there; your group just clears it faster because there's one vehicle to move instead of ten.
The drive back to Montgomery runs I-85 South from Auburn. Campus streets clear slower than the highway itself, so expect 20 to 30 minutes of campus crawl before open highway. For Saturday night games — the 2025 Iron Bowl kicked off at 6:30 PM CT and ran past 10:00 PM — plan for a midnight-or-later arrival back in Montgomery if you stay through the final whistle.
That ride home is much easier when everyone's on the same bus.
Jordan-Hare Stadium Events and What's Coming in 2026
Auburn plays seven or eight home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium per season, with the biggest transportation demand concentrated around SEC home games and the Iron Bowl. For the 2025 season, the home schedule included Georgia (October 11, night game), Missouri (October 18, double overtime), Kentucky (November 1, Military Appreciation Game), and the Iron Bowl against Alabama on November 29 — the first night Iron Bowl since 2014, kicking off at 6:30 PM CT on ABC. Iron Bowl vehicles from the Montgomery area book out weeks in advance; the same goes for Georgia and prime-time SEC games.
Jordan-Hare also hosted international soccer in 2026 — Argentina vs. Iceland played at the stadium in June. The same drop-off corridors and post-event street closures apply for non-football events, so the planning logic in this guide carries over regardless of what's on the field.
Looking ahead: Auburn's Board of Trustees formally approved the Jordan-Hare Stadium North Project on April 17, 2026, with construction beginning summer 2026 and completion targeted for spring 2029. The seven-level, 300,000-square-foot addition will include more than 3,000 new premium seats, 50+ suites, five new entry gates, Shug's Food Hall, and a North Plaza between the stadium and Petrie Hall — all while maintaining the stadium's existing capacity of more than 88,000 fans, per the official Auburn announcement. Construction activity around the north end zone through 2028 will affect pedestrian flow and some access points.
Reviewing the official Jordan-Hare Stadium page for current season logistics before your visit is always the right move during active construction years.
Tips for Your Jordan-Hare Stadium Trip from Montgomery
- Arrive at least three hours before kickoff. Auburn Athletics recommends it for standard home games, and Tiger Walk starts two hours out — a three-hour arrival puts you on campus in time to see the team walk down Donahue Drive before finding your tailgate spot. For Iron Bowl and primetime SEC games, earlier is better because I-85 backs up further.
- Build your pickup time before the game, not after. The post-game exit from campus takes time. Agree on a specific pickup point and window with your group before kickoff so there's no confusion when 88,000 fans are all trying to leave at once.
- Pack tailgate gear inside the bus. Auburn does not allow vehicles onto campus towing anything. Coolers, folding chairs, and canopy tents under 400 square feet all ride in the bus's undercarriage bays and get unloaded curbside on arrival.
- Know the no re-entry rule before you go in. Once your group enters the stadium, leaving means your tickets are voided — no exceptions except a medical pass at Section 46. Brief everyone before the gates so no one makes a trip back to the bus thinking they can return.
- Check the official parking page before your visit. Access routes and lot assignments around Jordan-Hare Stadium shift by event and season, and active North End Zone construction beginning summer 2026 will affect some approaches. The Auburn parking and tailgating page and the Tiger Transit gameday page are the official sources for current information.
- Save the address and contact details. Jordan-Hare Stadium is at 251 South Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36830. Buy through the official Auburn Tigers football ticket office. Tiger Transit Transportation Services: (334) 844-4018.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus drop off at Jordan-Hare Stadium?
Commercial buses approach Jordan-Hare Stadium via South Donahue Drive before game-day barricades close that corridor. Auburn's Tiger Transit uses War Eagle Way as the primary transit drop-off hub, with secondary stops at Samford and Donahue Drive and the East Side Transit Depot, per the Tiger Transit gameday service page. A private charter bus or party bus uses the same Donahue Drive and War Eagle Way corridor — the exact staging location is confirmed in advance to account for whatever barricades are active on your specific game day.
Where are the rideshare pickup zones at Jordan-Hare Stadium?
Auburn designated two rideshare zones for 2024 and beyond: the original zone at Wire Road and War Eagle Way, and a newer addition at Duncan and Samford Drive. Both operate for pre-game drop-off and post-game pickup. Post-game, both zones fill quickly — surge pricing and extended wait times are common after any major SEC game.
How far is Montgomery from Jordan-Hare Stadium?
About 54 miles via I-85 North — roughly 55 minutes under normal conditions. On game day, plan for 90 minutes to two hours each way. I-85 carries heavy traffic from both Montgomery and Atlanta, and Wire Road and College Street add delay once you exit the highway.
On a bus from Montgomery, that traffic is someone else's problem.
How much does parking cost at Jordan-Hare Stadium?
Reserved lots through Auburn Athletics start at $39 per space per game and must be purchased in advance — there is no guaranteeing a spot on game day without a pre-purchased pass. The free tailgating areas (South Donahue hayfields, Community Gardens, research lots) open Friday at 2:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. Day-of parking is available at the Wright Street and Burton Street Parking Decks in downtown Auburn, at a walk from the stadium.
For exact current pricing, the Auburn ticketing system is the official source.
What is Auburn's clear bag policy at Jordan-Hare Stadium?
Each fan may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12" (or a one-gallon zip-lock), plus one small clutch purse. Logo area on the clear bag cannot exceed 4.5" × 3.4". Backpacks, camera cases, diaper bags, totes, and fanny packs are prohibited.
Items like phones, cameras, binoculars, and blankets may be carried by hand without a bag. Full details are on the Auburn clear bag policy page. Medical exceptions screen at Gate 4B (East) or Gate 18 (West).
Can I re-enter Jordan-Hare Stadium if I leave?
No. Auburn has a strict no re-entry policy — your ticket is voided once you leave. The only exception is a medical or emergency pass available at the First Aid Station in Section 46, per the official stadium policies page. Brief your group before kickoff so no one steps out expecting to return.
When does Tiger Transit run on Auburn football game days?
Tiger Transit's free gameday service begins four hours before kickoff (three hours for noon games) and runs through two hours after the game. The service is ADA-accessible and free for all fans, with real-time tracking via the ETA Spot app. Routes serve War Eagle Way, the Hayfield, and West Lot on campus, plus off-campus locations including Duck Samford Park, Auburn Mall, and TigerTown in Opelika.
Gameday service does not run on A-Day, per the Tiger Transit gameday page.
What happens to roads around Jordan-Hare Stadium after the game?
South Donahue Drive closes from War Eagle Way to West Samford Avenue immediately post-game. North Donahue goes one-way northbound between Heisman Drive and Bragg Avenue/MLK Drive. Wire Road and Magnolia Avenue enforce turn-only restrictions while law enforcement directs the flow from each lot.
Each reserved parking lot has its own prescribed outbound route via a QR code on game-day passes. A group on a private bus has one pickup point and one route out — confirmed in advance — rather than navigating 10 different prescribed lot exits in the dark.
What tailgate gear can my bus group bring?
Coolers, folding chairs, and canopy tents under 400 square feet are all permitted in the tailgate lots. The key constraint: vehicles cannot tow anything onto campus. All gear travels inside the bus's undercarriage bays and gets unloaded curbside on arrival — which is exactly what those bays are sized for.
Tents over 399 square feet require an advance permit arranged with Auburn in advance. Grills are permitted but cannot be within 50 feet of any building or parking deck.
Are ADA-accessible buses available for Jordan-Hare Stadium trips?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles can be requested through the bus network. Note your accessibility requirements in your quote request so the right vehicle is arranged from the start. At the stadium, accessible entry is at Gate 4B (East) and Gate 18 (West), and ADA shuttle service runs from the VCOM Lot, Gogue Performing Arts Center Lot, and District Energy Lot beginning two hours before kickoff.
How early should I book a bus for an Auburn game from Montgomery?
For the Iron Bowl — Auburn vs. Alabama, always the most-requested date on the Auburn calendar — book at least two to three months ahead. Iron Bowl demand from Montgomery fills the right-size vehicles in the network weeks in advance, and the best options go first. For SEC home games against Georgia, Alabama, or other marquee opponents, four to six weeks of lead time gives you solid selection.
For non-conference September openers, two to four weeks is typically workable — but earlier is always better. Call 334-931-2490 to lock in your date as soon as it's on the calendar.
Book Your Jordan-Hare Stadium Bus from Montgomery Today
Whether your group is heading up I-85 for the Iron Bowl, a night game against Georgia, or an early-season opener under the September Alabama sky, a charter bus or party bus rental from Montgomery is the cleanest way to handle the 54-mile run. Partybusmontgomery.com makes it easy to compare vehicles, amenities, and prices from a large network of bus companies serving Montgomery — fill out the quick online form or call 334-931-2490 any time and you can have pricing in about a minute. No account required, no obligation to book.
Iron Bowl Saturday books early. SEC primetime games book earlier than you'd expect. If your date is on the calendar, the time to check availability is now — not two weeks before kickoff when the right-size vehicles are already gone.
Also heading to Tuscaloosa this season? The Bryant-Denny Stadium guide covers that run the same way. For groups hitting multiple stops on the same trip, the Montgomery group transportation services page covers multi-vehicle and multi-stop itineraries as well.
War Eagle — now let's get your group on the road.
