TLDR: Don Haskins Center sits at 151 Glory Road on the UTEP campus, built into a hillside with two real entrance choices — a flat East entrance by the Ticket Center or a South entrance down a flight of stairs — and the closest paid parking is the city-owned Glory Road Parking Garage directly across the street; a party bus or charter bus rental drops your group at the curb instead of leaving everyone to find a spot in one of the pay-per-event lots on their own.
The first time you drive up Glory Road looking for Don Haskins Center, you might miss it. The arena is cut into the hillside on its north and west sides, so from that direction all you see is the roof — the building itself sits a level below the street. That's the kind of detail a first-time visitor never expects, and it's exactly the kind of thing that turns a simple UTEP basketball night or a touring concert into a headache for a group of ten or twenty people trying to find each other in the dark.
A party bus or charter bus rental to Don Haskins Center takes that off your plate. Instead of every car in your group circling Glory Road and Mesa Street on its own, one vehicle handles the approach and the drop, and your whole group walks in together through the entrance that actually matches your seats.
Why Rent a Bus to Don Haskins Center?
Don Haskins Center only sells parking on the day of the event — never in advance — and the payment machines at the surface lots take cards only, no cash. That means a group arriving in six separate cars is six separate transactions at the machine, six people trying to regroup on Glory Road, and usually at least one person who left their card inside a bag. A charter bus rental or party bus rental to Don Haskins Center turns that into one vehicle, one stop, and one group walking in through the same door.
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Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off and Parking at Don Haskins Center
Don Haskins Center sits at 151 Glory Road on the UTEP campus, and the venue's own guidance is direct about parking: it is sold on the event day only, never in advance, and the closest lots are managed by card-only payment machines at the entrance — per the official UTEP Office of Special Events venue page. There's no buying a spot ahead of time and no cash option once you're there, which is exactly the kind of detail that trips up a group coordinating several cars.
The closest option to the arena itself is the Glory Road Parking Garage at 100 E. Glory Road, directly across the street. It's a city-owned facility run through Sun Metro, El Paso's transit agency, and outside of UTEP events it runs about $1 for the first hour up to a $15 daily maximum — but per Sun Metro's official parking page, special-event pricing at the garage runs $10 to $20 depending on the event (graduations and daytime events run $10, evening events $15, concerts $20), paid by card at the entrance machines only.
Beyond the garage, UTEP's own guidance (Don Haskins Center hosts commencement ceremonies as well as Miners basketball) points guests toward the GR2 lot at Glory Road Drive and Sun Bowl Drive, the SB7 lot, and the ME1 lot on Mesa Street for ADA parking with a valid placard, according to the official UTEP directions and parking page. A large charter bus isn't built for a search across three named surface lots — dropping curbside near the entrance and staging elsewhere is the more practical move for anything bigger than a couple of cars.
UTEP Basketball Nights vs. Concert Nights at Don Haskins Center
A UTEP Miners basketball night and a touring concert at Don Haskins Center are not the same trip to plan around. Basketball season runs roughly November through March, with games most commonly on weeknights or weekend afternoons, and the surrounding lots see a steady rotation of cars over a two-hour window before tip-off. A concert or a family show tends to draw one concentrated wave of arrivals in the hour before doors, which means the surface lots and the Glory Road Parking Garage fill faster and the card-only machines see longer lines.
Either way, the venue's rule doesn't change: parking is sold that day only, and it's a card transaction at a machine, not a person at a booth. A party bus or charter bus rental to Don Haskins Center skips that machine entirely for your group — the vehicle handles its own arrangement, and your group's attention stays on getting to the right entrance instead of standing at a payment line.
The Walk from the Drop-Off to Each Entrance
Don Haskins Center has two entrances that matter for a group, and picking the wrong one costs you time. The East entrance, reached from Mesa Street, sits in front of the UTEP Ticket Center and is the accessible entrance for guests using the ME1 ADA lot — flat ground, no stairs. The South entrance is the one lined with UTEP's championship memorabilia and historic displays, and because the arena is cut into the hillside, reaching it means walking down a flight of stairs from the surrounding lots.
For a group with anyone who has trouble with stairs, or a group that simply wants to move together instead of splitting up on a staircase, the East entrance off Mesa Street is the more reliable call. A charter bus or party bus rental can be pointed to that side of the building specifically, so the whole group arrives at ground level together rather than part of the party taking the stairs and part hunting for a ramp.
The UTEP Campus Street Grid Around Don Haskins Center
Don Haskins Center sits inside a small, walkable pocket of the UTEP campus bounded by three streets that matter for a group arrival: Glory Road, which the arena itself sits on and which the parking garage takes its name from; Mesa Street, the major north-south corridor that reaches the East entrance and the Ticket Center; and Sun Bowl Drive, which runs along the north side of the arena and connects to the GR2 lot as well as to Sun Bowl Stadium next door. Also planning a trip to a UTEP football game? The Sun Bowl Stadium guide covers that venue's own drop-off on the same stretch of campus.
From I-10, the confirmed route is the Schuster/Sun Bowl exit (18A), which feeds onto Mesa Street toward Glory Road — the same route UTEP directs guests to use, per the university's own directions page. For a charter bus navigating an unfamiliar campus grid for the first time, having a single confirmed exit and a single approach street beats guessing between side streets — one clean turn off I-10, straight down Mesa, and a right onto Glory Road.
What Size Bus Fits Your Don Haskins Center Group?
Groups renting a bus to Don Haskins Center range from a dozen friends catching a Miners game to fifty-plus people heading to a concert together, and the right vehicle comes down to that headcount as much as anything else.
- A 14-passenger Sprinter limo or Sprinter van fits a smaller crew heading to a weeknight game or a suite-level event, with room for everyone's coats and bags on a cold El Paso winter night.
- A 15- to 30-passenger party bus is a common pick for a group of friends or a birthday crew turning a concert night into the whole event, with a built-in sound system and lighting for the ride over.
- A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for a UTEP alumni group or a corporate suite party that wants comfortable seating without the party-bus setup.
- A 40- to 56-passenger charter bus is the right call for a large fan section, a graduating class and their families heading to commencement at Don Haskins Center, or a big concert group, with undercarriage storage for bags and coats.
Not sure which fits your group? Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 915-339-2970 and describe your headcount — a quote with pricing and available vehicles comes back in about a minute.
Don Haskins Center Bus Rental Prices
To give you an idea, El Paso party bus and charter bus prices for a Don Haskins Center trip typically run: 14-passenger Sprinter limos around $150–$300/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses around $130–$280/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses around $180–$350/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses around $130–$250/hour or a flat day rate for longer bookings. The real number for your date depends on the vehicle, the hours you need it, and how far your pickup point is from campus — fill out the quick form or call 915-339-2970 and you could have pricing for your exact trip in about a minute.
Because Don Haskins Center only sells parking the day of the event, a bus rental also removes a cost most groups forget to plan for — a separate paid pass for every car in the group. One flat rate for the whole group, split across however many people are riding, is easier to plan around than a garage transaction per vehicle. Check the El Paso party bus prices page for more on how rates break down by vehicle and trip length.
Getting to Don Haskins Center from Around El Paso and the Region
Don Haskins Center draws from well beyond El Paso proper. UTEP's Conference USA schedule and the venue's concert calendar pull in fans from Las Cruces, about 45 minutes north on I-10, and from as far as Albuquerque for bigger touring shows that skip stops farther north. A charter bus pickup at a hotel or a home anywhere in that region means the whole group arrives together instead of a caravan losing each other somewhere on I-10.
Flying in for a game or a show? El Paso International Airport connects to I-10 and the same Schuster/Sun Bowl exit that leads to campus, and a single bus pickup at baggage claim beats splitting a group across several rideshares on arrival day. See the El Paso airport transportation page or the El Paso International Airport shuttle guide for more on that leg of the trip.
Tips for Visiting Don Haskins Center
- Only clear bags are allowed inside. Per the official UTEP clear bag policy, bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic bag; a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5" is also allowed. Regular purses and backpacks are turned away at the door.
- Parking is card-only and day-of. There's no advance purchase and no cash accepted at the machines, so plan on having a card in hand — or skip the transaction altogether with a bus drop-off.
- Pick your entrance based on your seats and your group's mobility. The East entrance off Mesa Street is flat and accessible; the South entrance means stairs down the hillside.
- Watch the concourse at halftime. The arena's concourse is narrow by modern standards, and lines back up fast during intermission — grabbing concessions during a media timeout instead beats the halftime rush.
- Dress for a desert winter night. El Paso basketball season runs into cold, dry evenings, and the walk from an outdoor lot to the entrance is longer than it looks from the street.
What's Happening at Don Haskins Center
UTEP Miners men's and women's basketball fills most of the Don Haskins Center calendar from November through March, and the arena's 11,659 permanent seats and 40 dedicated wheelchair spaces, plus additional floor and portable seating for bigger draws, make it the largest indoor venue in the region for both sports and touring entertainment. Beyond basketball, the building regularly hosts UTEP commencement ceremonies, touring concerts, and family shows — the current schedule is posted on the official UTEP Office of Special Events site and through UTEP Miners athletics for game dates.
Big concert nights and rivalry games are exactly when the card-only parking machines and the narrow concourse get tested the most. Locking in a party bus or charter bus rental ahead of a high-demand date secures the right size vehicle before the closest options are gone — call 915-339-2970 or fill out the form as soon as your date is set.
Leaving Don Haskins Center After the Game or Show
The exit is where a bus earns its keep the most. When a sellout crowd empties out of a building with one narrow concourse and a handful of stairwells, the card-only garage machines see their longest lines of the night and the surface lots take a while to clear car by car. A charter bus or party bus rental sidesteps all of it — the vehicle waits nearby during the event and is ready the moment your group reaches the curb, so nobody in your party is standing on Glory Road trying to find a ride while the rest of the crowd does the same thing.
Types of Groups That Rent a Bus to Don Haskins Center
- UTEP fan groups. Basketball nights are the single most common reason groups rent a bus to Don Haskins Center — see the El Paso sporting event transportation page for more on game-day group trips.
- Concertgoers. A touring show at Don Haskins Center is an easy match for a concert bus rental, with room for the whole group to arrive together.
- Graduating families. UTEP commencement ceremonies fill Don Haskins Center with families coordinating multiple cars and out-of-town guests — a private event bus rental keeps everyone together for the day.
- Corporate and suite groups. Moving clients or staff to a suite for a game or a company event is simpler with a corporate event transportation booking than coordinating everyone's own parking pass.
- Birthday and milestone celebrations. A concert night doubling as a birthday celebration is an easy add when the ride itself is part of the night.
Multi-stop trip across El Paso? The El Paso group transportation services page covers itineraries that hit more than one destination in a single booking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bus Rentals to Don Haskins Center
Where exactly is Don Haskins Center located?
Don Haskins Center sits at 151 Glory Road on the UTEP campus in El Paso, built into a hillside so the building sits a level below the surrounding street. The venue is reached from I-10 via the Schuster/Sun Bowl exit (18A), then Mesa Street to Glory Road, per the official UTEP directions page.
Where is the closest parking to Don Haskins Center?
The Glory Road Parking Garage at 100 E. Glory Road sits directly across the street from the arena. It's run by Sun Metro, El Paso's transit agency, and per the official Sun Metro parking page, special-event pricing runs $10 to $20, paid by card only at the entrance machines. Additional surface lots — GR2, SB7, and the ADA-designated ME1 lot on Mesa Street — are also available for events.
Can parking be purchased in advance?
No. Per the official UTEP Office of Special Events venue page, parking is sold on the event day only, and payment machines accept cards, not cash. A bus rental removes that transaction for your group entirely.
Which entrance should my group use?
The East entrance, off Mesa Street near the UTEP Ticket Center, is flat and accessible — the right choice for any group with a member who has trouble with stairs. The South entrance is lined with historic memorabilia but requires walking down a flight of stairs because of the arena's hillside setting.
What is the bag policy at Don Haskins Center?
Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or a one-gallon clear plastic bag, are allowed inside, along with a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5". Regular purses and backpacks are not permitted, per the official UTEP clear bag policy.
How many people does Don Haskins Center hold?
The arena has 11,659 permanent seats and 40 dedicated wheelchair spaces, with additional floor and portable seating added for larger basketball crowds and concerts, making it the largest indoor venue in the El Paso region.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Don Haskins Center?
Pricing depends on the vehicle size, the hours booked, and the pickup location. To give you an idea, 14-passenger Sprinter limos run about $150–$300/hour, 15–20 passenger party buses run about $130–$280/hour, 20–30 passenger party buses run about $180–$350/hour, and 40–56 passenger charter buses run about $130–$250/hour or a flat day rate. Fill out the quick form or call 915-339-2970 for pricing on your exact date in about a minute.
Is there parking for oversized vehicles like a charter bus?
The Glory Road Parking Garage and the surrounding surface lots serve regular event traffic, and a charter bus is generally better suited to a curbside drop near the East entrance with the vehicle staging nearby rather than competing for a single space in a payment-machine lot built for cars.
What UTEP basketball games and events happen at Don Haskins Center?
UTEP Miners men's and women's basketball runs roughly November through March, and the venue also hosts UTEP commencement ceremonies, touring concerts, and family shows throughout the year. Current dates are posted on the official UTEP Miners facility page and the UTEP Office of Special Events site.
Book Your Bus to Don Haskins Center Today
Whether it's a UTEP Miners game, a touring concert, a commencement ceremony, or a birthday night out, elpasopartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans for your trip to Don Haskins Center. One quick form or a call to 915-339-2970 gets your group pricing and vehicle options in about a minute — no account needed, and no obligation to book.
