If you are moving 15, 30, or 56 people to a full day of shopping in Glendale, the question that decides the whole trip is simple: where does the bus drop everyone, and what happens to it on a stadium event day? Tanger Outlets at Westgate sits right next to State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena, so the parking rules change depending on what is happening across the street — and most rental pages never mention it.
This guide answers it plainly, using Tanger's own published visitor information, and then walks through everything else a group shopping trip needs: which vehicle fits your party, what shapes the price, and how long the ride is from across the Valley. We plan the route so the bus drops your crew at the door and waits until you are ready to go.
We are Party Buses Glendale, and group runs to the Westgate district are a regular stop for us. The advice below is what we tell organizers before they book — written for the person responsible for getting everyone there together, parked, and back on the bus with their bags. Call us at 480-546-5015 when you are ready to talk dates.
Address
6800 N 95th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
Stores
90+ brand-name & designer outlets
Hours
Mon–Sat 10am–9pm · Sun 10am–7pm
Parking
Free on standard days · paid on stadium event days
Bus parking
Schedule in advance with Phoenix management
From Sky Harbor
~20 miles · ~25–30 min via Loop 101
What and Where Is Tanger Outlets at Westgate?
Tanger Outlets at Westgate — you will also see it listed as Tanger Outlets Phoenix — is an open-air outlet center at 6800 N 95th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305, just off Loop 101 in the West Valley. It packs in more than 90 brand-name and designer outlet stores — Nike, Coach, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, Adidas, Levi's, Lululemon and more — in rows of storefronts you walk between, not a single enclosed mall.
That open-air layout is the first reason a bus makes sense. A full day of outlet shopping means a lot of walking and a steady pile of bags, and no one wants to haul half of it back to a car parked three rows out. Your bus parks once, holds the shopping, and is right there when the group is ready to leave.
The hours are straightforward: Monday through Saturday, 10am to 9pm, and Sunday, 10am to 7pm. For a big group, that is a long shopping window, which makes the timing question — when to arrive, how long to stay — one of the first things we sort out with you when planning the run.
Where Your Bus Drops Off and Parks
Here is the part the other rental pages leave fuzzy. The drop-off itself is easy — your bus pulls to the storefront curb, the group unloads at the door, and shopping starts. What takes a phone call ahead of time is where the bus parks while you shop, and that depends on the day.
According to Tanger's visitor information, groups bringing a bus get one clear instruction: "Please contact Phoenix management in advance to schedule bus parking." That is not a hassle — it is exactly the kind of coordination we handle when you book, so the bus has a confirmed spot instead of circling an oversized vehicle around a packed center.
The one-line version: the group unloads at the storefront curb, but the bus's parking spot must be scheduled in advance with Tanger's Phoenix management. We make that arrangement as part of the booking, so there is no scramble when you arrive.
Watch the Event-Day Parking Switch
This is the detail that trips up groups. On a normal day, Tanger parking is complimentary for everyone. But on days when State Farm Stadium or Desert Diamond Arena has an event, Tanger switches to paid parking to keep spaces open for actual shoppers — visitors register through the Tanger mobile app for partial-day or all-day access, with rates that have run roughly $25–$35 on recent event dates.
What that means for you: if your shopping trip lands on a Cardinals game day or a big arena concert, the whole parking picture changes — for cars and for buses. When you book with us, we check the stadium and arena calendar against your date and confirm the bus arrangement accordingly, so a surprise event day does not turn your shopping run into a parking puzzle. Just tell us the date and we take it from there.
Which Vehicle Fits Your Group?
The right vehicle is the one that seats everyone and swallows a day's worth of shopping bags, with room to breathe. Here is how the lineup breaks down for an outlet run.
| Vehicle | Typical capacity | Cargo room | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter / luxury van | Up to ~14 passengers | Modest — bags ride with the group | Small families, a friends' shopping day |
| Minibus | ~15–35 passengers | Good — aisle and seat space for bags | Birthday groups, clubs, office outings |
| Party bus | ~15–50 passengers | Built for the ride — lighter on cargo | Celebrations where the trip is part of the fun |
| Charter bus | Up to 56 passengers | Excellent — large underfloor bays | Large groups, tour groups, all-day shopping hauls |
For an outlet day, cargo room matters more than people expect. A charter bus seats up to 56 passengers and has deep luggage bays underneath — the easy pick when a big group plans to shop hard and come back with bags. For smaller crews, a minibus or sprinter gives you the same one-pickup convenience at a price that fits the smaller group.
Want the ride itself to feel like part of the celebration? A party bus turns the trip to Westgate into the warm-up.
Tell us your headcount and how heavy the shopping plans run, and we will match the vehicle to the trip rather than the other way around.
What It Costs and How Pricing Works
Group bus pricing is not a single sticker number, and anyone honest will tell you so. Your quote is shaped by a handful of clear factors:
- Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter and a 14-passenger van are different rates.
- Total hours — how long the vehicle is dedicated to your group for the shopping day.
- Distance and pickup point — a hop from west Phoenix costs less than a round trip from Mesa or Chandler.
- Wait or standby time — whether the bus stays on-site while you shop or returns for a set pickup.
- Date — weekends, holidays, and stadium event days book up faster.
Here is the value point worth knowing. Coordinating several cars or rideshares for a big group to Westgate means multiple fares, multiple parking spots — paid ones on an event day — and multiple chances for someone to get separated across a busy lot. One bus gives you a single, predictable quote, one parking arrangement, and keeps everyone together.
Once a party passes a handful of people, that is usually both simpler and better value.
The fastest way to a real number is to request an instant quote with your group size, date, and pickup spot, or call 480-546-5015. We base the price clearly on the factors above.
Routes and Drive Times to Tanger Westgate
Westgate sits in the West Valley right off Loop 101, which keeps it reachable from across metro Phoenix. Drive times below are typical estimates — we confirm the live routing for your day, since freeway traffic and a stadium event can shift things.
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Glendale | ~6 miles | 10–15 minutes |
| Peoria | ~8 miles | 12–18 minutes |
| Downtown Phoenix | ~16 miles | 20–30 minutes |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) | ~20 miles | 25–30 minutes |
| Scottsdale | ~25 miles | 30–40 minutes |
| Mesa / Tempe | ~25–30 miles | 35–45 minutes |
A few route notes we keep in mind:
- Loop 101 is the spine. Nearly every approach funnels onto the 101, so a stadium or arena event can stack traffic on the final stretch — we build in cushion when the calendar shows one.
- The East Valley adds time. From Mesa, Tempe, or Chandler the run crosses the whole metro, so a comfortable coach is well worth it.
- Make a day of it. Westgate's restaurants, TopGolf, and the entertainment district sit right next door, so many groups pair shopping with lunch or an evening out — one bus handles the whole loop.
Trip Types We Cover for Westgate
Different groups, same goal: everyone shops together and rolls home together, bags and all. A few of the runs we plan most often to Tanger Westgate:
- Birthday & celebration shopping days. A whole crew out for the day, with the bus as the meeting point between stores.
- Office & team outings. A reward day or a holiday-shopping trip that keeps the group together without a parking-lot scatter.
- Bachelorette & friends' getaways. Shop the outlets, then walk over to Westgate's restaurants and nightlife — one vehicle, no one stuck behind the wheel.
- Holiday & Black Friday groups. Peak crowds and packed lots are exactly when a single coordinated drop-off pays off most.
- Tour & visitor groups. Out-of-towners staying near the airport or downtown who want a half-day shopping stop without renting cars.
- Senior & community groups. A door-to-door ride that skips the long walk from a far lot.
Bus vs. Rideshare vs. Driving for a Group
There are plenty of ways to get a group to Westgate. Here is the honest comparison for a group heading out for a shopping day.
| Option | Best group size | Bags | One coordinated trip? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | 1–4 per car | Limited per vehicle | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | Fine solo; fragments a big party |
| Everyone drives | 1–5 per car | Each car carries its own | No — separate cars, separate lots | Paid parking on event days, per car |
| Private bus rental | 10–56 | Excellent — one cargo hold | Yes — everyone in one vehicle | One quote, one parking spot, no regrouping |
The math is simple: as soon as your party outgrows two or three cars, the coordination cost of separate vehicles — different arrival times, scattered bags, multiple event-day parking charges — outweighs the convenience. A single bus turns a planning headache into a non-issue.
Booking and Timing Your Shopping Trip
Booking a bus to Tanger Westgate is straightforward, and a little planning makes it smooth:
- Request a quote with your group size, pickup spot, date, and how long you plan to shop.
- We confirm the vehicle and the bus parking. We lock in the right size and arrange the bus spot with Tanger's Phoenix management for your date.
- We check the event calendar. If a stadium or arena event lands on your day, we plan around the paid-parking switch so there are no surprises.
A few timing questions we hear constantly:
- When should we arrive? A 10am opening start beats the afternoon crowd; we time the pickup so the group is shopping right as doors open.
- Can the bus stay while we shop? Depending on your booking, the bus can wait on standby or drop the group and come back for a set pickup time — we sort that out up front.
- Can we add a stop at Westgate's restaurants or TopGolf? Yes — a single bus handles shopping plus lunch, dinner, or an evening out next door.
- How far ahead should we book? The sooner the better for weekends, holidays, and event days, when the best vehicles go first.
Ready to lock in your date? Call 480-546-5015 or request an instant quote and we will confirm every detail before the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the bus drop off at Tanger Outlets at Westgate?
The bus drops your group at the storefront curb at 6800 N 95th Avenue, so everyone unloads right at the shops. The bus's parking spot, however, must be scheduled in advance with Tanger's Phoenix management — per the center's own visitor information — which is part of what we arrange when you book.
Is parking free at Tanger Westgate for a bus?
On standard days, Tanger parking is complimentary. On days when State Farm Stadium or Desert Diamond Arena has an event, the center switches to paid parking and asks visitors to register through the Tanger mobile app. Either way, bus parking has to be scheduled ahead with Phoenix management, so we confirm the arrangement against your date.
How many stores are at Tanger Outlets at Westgate?
Tanger Outlets at Westgate has more than 90 brand-name and designer outlet stores, including Nike, Coach, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, Adidas, Levi's, and Lululemon. It is an open-air center, so plan for a day of walking — another reason a bag-friendly bus helps.
What are the hours at Tanger Outlets at Westgate?
Shopping hours are Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and Sunday from 10am to 7pm. That is a long window for a group, so we time the pickup to fit how long you want to shop.
How long does a charter bus hold a group's shopping bags?
A charter bus has large underfloor luggage bays, so the whole group's bags ride in one secure hold for the day rather than weighing anyone down between stores. Smaller vehicles carry less, which is one reason we match the vehicle to your shopping load, not just your headcount.
Can one bus combine shopping with Westgate's restaurants or an event?
Yes. Tanger sits right beside the Westgate Entertainment District, State Farm Stadium, Desert Diamond Arena, and TopGolf, so a single bus can handle shopping plus a meal, a game, or a night out next door — all on one trip, with one vehicle waiting for your group.
Ready to Book Your Group's Shopping Trip?
Skip the rideshare scramble and the event-day parking puzzle. Tell us your group size, your date, and where you are starting from, and we will send a transparent quote and confirm exactly where your bus drops off — and where it parks — at Tanger Outlets at Westgate. Call 480-546-5015 or get your instant quote today and let your group's shopping day start at the curb instead of the back of a parking lot.
