Game days and arena events in Lima
Lima to Columbus OSU gameday (1.5 hrs): the start time fixes arrival, the exit crowd fixes pickup. Agree one meeting corner and give the driver a 30–45 minute cushion after the final whistle.
Ohio service area
Party Bus, Limo & Charter Bus Rentals in Lima, OH
In Lima, OH we put groups on party buses, stretch limos, Sprinters, shuttles and coach buses. Most pickups start around Downtown Lima and South Side, heading for Veterans Memorial Civic Center and Lima Symphony Orchestra. We get busiest around Lima Ribfest and Allen County Fair. Send the date, the headcount and the stops. You get back the vehicle that fits, the real hours, and a single price in writing.
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Group sizes
8–56 passengers
Sprinters, limos, party buses, shuttles, coaches
How to book
Quote → review → e-sign
A request is not a reservation until the agreement is signed
Pricing
All-inclusive, in writing
Gratuity, taxes, fuel, ordinary fees included; tolls disclosed separately
Typical lead time
30 days (median)
Across 86,891 requests on our own sites
Local planning
Planning group transportation in Lima
Where we collect you. Lima requests most often begin in Downtown Lima, South Side, Shawnee Township and Bath Township border. Send the exact address, including which side of the street. That is what sets the drive time we quote you.
The stops we run. Destinations named for Lima include Veterans Memorial Civic Center, Lima Symphony Orchestra, Allen County Museum and Schoonover Park. Each one loads differently. Ask the venue where a bus can wait, and agree a meeting corner in case the curb is taken when you come out.
Dates that fill first. Local calendars around Lima Ribfest, Allen County Fair, Lima Symphony season and Hometown Holiday Horse Parade concentrate demand into a handful of weekends. Those weekends go early. Worth pricing as soon as your date is fixed.
What people book here. Downtown Lima dining loop; Lima to Findlay brewery visit (40 min); Lima to Columbus OSU gameday (1.5 hrs). List the stops in the order you want them and be realistic about the finish — that is what the price is built on.
Beyond Lima. Trips that continue into Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati or Toledo are quoted as one itinerary; see the Ohio guide.
Nights out and bar crawls in Lima
Lima to Findlay brewery visit (40 min): fix the stop order and last pickup time first, name one group contact for the driver, and check each venue's group entry policy.
Festivals, concerts, and parades in Lima
Lima Ribfest, Allen County Fair and Hometown Holiday Horse Parade: read the organizer's street-closure notice before locking a route, and meet outside the heaviest foot traffic with a firm departure deadline.
Vehicle fit
Which vehicle fits your Lima group
Pick by confirmed headcount, then by luggage and trip length. Your contract names the exact vehicle, its seating capacity and what is on board.
| Group size | Usual fit | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–14 passengers | Stretch limo or Sprinter van | Tight downtown streets, valet-style arrivals, and shorter time blocks. | See limousines |
| 14–24 passengers | Mid-size party bus | The most-requested size on our own sites; standing room, sound, and a restroom-free footprint that fits most venue curbs. | See party buses |
| 24–40 passengers | Large party bus or mini coach | Wedding shuttles, corporate transfers, and big birthday groups that need everyone on one vehicle. | Compare large buses |
| 40+ passengers | Full-size coach bus | Luggage bays, restrooms, and highway comfort for long days, tournaments, and multi-city itineraries. | See coach buses |
14 Passenger Limo Sprinter · 14 passengers20 Passenger Party Bus · 20 passengers8 Passenger Limo · 8 passengers10 Passenger Executive Sprinter · 10 passengersFull fleet →
How pricing is built—hours, mileage, day of week, season, stops—is explained on the pricing page. Every quote is trip-specific and all-inclusive.
From our own booking data
What groups ask for — including trips like Lima
Fewer than 25 Lima requests carry a usable city field, so these figures are nationwide.
A homecoming group runs 22–23 people through the middle of our book; the middle half sits from 16 up to 30.
Middle value and quartiles of the passenger count on homecoming requests. The biggest single band is 21–30 passengers.
n = 92 requests
Quinceañera groups get in touch a median 56 days ahead, with the middle half spread from 19 to 112 days.
Median and interquartile lead time on quinceañera requests. 20.2% of them reach us inside two weeks of the date.
n = 89 requests
The run-up on a concert trip is a median 23 days; a quarter of groups give us 9 days or less.
Median and interquartile lead time on concert requests. 35.4% of them reach us inside two weeks of the date.
n = 1,781 requests
Aggregates computed 2026-09-14 over 86,891 quote requests submitted through Bus 2 Ride and sister company-owned websites. Figures describe requests, not confirmed bookings or prices. Method and full dataset.
Booking
How booking works in Lima
1
Send the trip
Date, group size, stops, and occasion for Lima. Call, chat, or use the form—two minutes is enough.
2
We check the date
We look at what we have free that night and match a vehicle to your headcount, your stops, and how long you need it.
3
Written quote
All-inclusive: gratuity, taxes, fuel, and ordinary fees are in the number. Tolls or disclosed exceptions are itemized.
4
E-sign and deposit
The vehicle is reserved when the agreement is signed. Roughly half is due as a deposit; the balance before service.
If plans change, contact Bus 2 Ride as soon as possible; rescheduling, deposit, and refund options depend on the trip and the agreement. See terms and general FAQ.
Questions
Lima group transportation FAQ
Does Bus 2 Ride serve Lima, OH?
Yes. Pickups across Downtown Lima, South Side and Shawnee Township, trips to Veterans Memorial Civic Center, Lima Symphony Orchestra and Allen County Museum and continuations into Columbus and Cleveland are all quoted as Lima trips with our own chauffeurs.
Can we do multiple stops around Lima?
Yes. Downtown Lima dining loop; Lima to Findlay brewery visit (40 min); Lima to Columbus OSU gameday (1.5 hrs) are the Lima itineraries groups ask about most. List your stops in order with the wait at each.
How early should we book for events like Lima Ribfest and Allen County Fair?
Lima dates around Lima Ribfest, Allen County Fair and Lima Symphony season go first, so request a quote as soon as the date is fixed.
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