Party Bus Rentals in Decatur, Alabama
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Party Bus & Group Transportation Options in Decatur
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That also means you're never stuck with one fleet. Partybusbirmingham.net connects you to all different types of vehicles — 15-35 passenger minibuses, 25-passenger party buses, 40-56 passenger charter buses, Sprinter vans, and more — so you can match the right vehicle to your actual group size, itinerary, and budget. Whether you need one bus for a birthday night out or a fleet of coaches for a corporate shuttle circuit, the options are right here. Call 205-564-3258 or use the online form — either way, you'll have pricing in front of you in about a minute.
Decatur Bus Rental Options
From compact Sprinter vans for executive transfers to full-size 56-passenger charter buses for large corporate or school groups, Partybusbirmingham.net surfaces a wide range of vehicle types for Decatur-area trips. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 205-564-3258 and a support team member will walk through the best fit for your group size and itinerary.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 205-564-3258 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Decatur Party Bus and Charter Bus Amenities
Not every Decatur group trip calls for the same vehicle. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a great call for a smaller celebration — premium leather, tinted windows, and a polished look for wedding parties or milestone birthdays. Step up to a 40-passenger party bus and you're looking at wraparound perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, a flat-panel TV setup, and a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity.
For school trips, corporate shuttles, or long hauls down to Birmingham or Huntsville, a full-size charter bus brings reclining seats, overhead storage, climate control, power outlets, WiFi on select vehicles, and onboard restrooms — so the group arrives ready instead of road-worn. Amenities vary by vehicle, and the compare tool makes it easy to see exactly what comes with each option before you commit to anything.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 205-564-3258 before booking.
Decatur Party Bus Rental Prices
Decatur party bus rental prices move with the date, the vehicle, and how many hours you need — so the fastest way to get a number for your specific trip is to call 205-564-3258 or use the online quote form. That said, here are planning ranges to give you a realistic idea: a 15-35 passenger minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends, with per-day rates from $1,100–$2,150. A 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $250–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$375 on weekends.
A 40-56 passenger charter bus generally lands between $200–$350 per hour regardless of day, with per-day rates from $1,350–$2,850.
These are planning ranges — your real quote will reflect your exact date, route, and vehicle. Fill out the form or call 205-564-3258 and you can have actual pricing in about 60 seconds. Check out the party bus prices page for a deeper breakdown.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 205-564-3258. | |||
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Party Bus Rental Services in Decatur
From airport runs and corporate shuttles to bachelorette nights, prom, weddings, and everything in between — Partybusbirmingham.net helps you find group transportation for just about any occasion in Decatur and the surrounding Tennessee Valley. Here's a look at the most common trips groups book in this area.

Decatur Airport Shuttles & Transportation
The closest commercial airport to Decatur is Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824), roughly 25–30 miles east on US-72 and I-565 — about a 35-minute drive under normal conditions, longer when Huntsville's Research Park corridor is running peak-hour congestion. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is about 90 miles south on I-65 and is the go-to for groups flying into North Alabama on connecting routes out of Atlanta or Dallas. Coordinating airport pickups across multiple terminals, arrival times, and rideshare apps is the part of group travel that falls apart the fastest.
A minibus or charter bus staged at the terminal curb consolidates everything — one vehicle, one pickup, one departure. Check the BHM airport shuttle guide for Birmingham-specific logistics if your group splits between airports. For Huntsville, confirm your terminal and baggage claim area with the group coordinator before the bus is called to the curb — don't pull the vehicle until everyone has luggage in hand.
Call 205-564-3258 to set up your Decatur airport shuttle.

Decatur Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A Decatur bachelorette party bus rental typically hits two circuits: a local bar crawl through downtown Decatur's 2nd Avenue district, or a run south on I-65 to Birmingham's entertainment corridor in Avondale, Lakeview, or downtown. The local circuit works well for a 15- or 20-passenger party bus — downtown Decatur is compact enough that a single vehicle can cover multiple stops without losing momentum or parking time. The Birmingham run calls for something with more range: a 25- or 30-passenger party bus with Bluetooth sound and LED lighting keeps the energy up on the 90-minute round trip so the ride itself becomes part of the night.
Getting everyone home at 2am after a long night in Birmingham without coordinating three rideshares through surge pricing is the part of the evening that unravels without a plan. One party bus handles all of it — pickup, the full bar crawl, and the ride back — for one flat rate your group can split. Call 205-564-3258 to get a quote before dates fill up, especially on spring and summer weekends.

Decatur Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival is one of the easiest ways to make a Sweet 16 or quinceañera feel like a real event — and in Decatur, a lot of these celebrations are split between the reception venue and a dinner stop, which is exactly the kind of multi-stop itinerary a party bus handles well. Birthday party buses seating 15 to 50 are available through the network, and for milestone adult birthdays a 25-passenger bus with LED lighting and a premium sound system makes the ride to Huntsville or Birmingham part of the celebration rather than just transit. The Decatur area has event venues along the river corridor and in the surrounding Morgan County suburbs — a minibus is usually the right fit for shuttling guests between a ceremony and a private reception space without juggling parking at two different locations.
Pricing for a weekend birthday party bus in Decatur typically starts around $275 per hour for a 25-passenger vehicle, with per-day options available if the itinerary runs long. Fill out the form or call 205-564-3258 for a quote matched to your date and headcount.

Decatur Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Decatur itself is home to outdoor events at Point Mallard Park (1800 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601) and the seasonal amphitheater setup along the Tennessee River — but most arena and stadium-level concerts pull Decatur residents south to Birmingham or east to Huntsville. The Orion Amphitheater (701 Amphitheater Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806) has become one of the most attended outdoor venues in the Southeast since opening in 2022, with an 8,000-person capacity and a parking situation that depends almost entirely on pre-purchased reserved lots along Zierdt Road — general parking typically runs $15–$20 and fills well before doors. Your group saves that math entirely when a Decatur concert bus rental handles drop-off and pickup.
For Birmingham shows at Coca-Cola Amphitheater or Legacy Arena, the I-65 corridor heading into downtown backs up significantly on event nights. Check the Coca-Cola Amphitheater bus guide for venue-specific drop-off detail. Call 205-564-3258 for a quote on any concert run from Decatur.

Decatur Corporate Event Transportation
Decatur's industrial corridor along the Tennessee River — anchored by facilities like Nucor Steel and 3M — generates a steady stream of corporate group transportation needs: plant tours, team-building events, vendor visits, and conference shuttles to Huntsville's Cummings Research Park or the Von Braun Center (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801). The Von Braun Center hosts trade shows and conventions that regularly draw hundreds of attendees, and the parking situation around the downtown venue during peak conference days is genuinely tight — a charter bus or minibus loop from Decatur hotels cuts that friction entirely. A Decatur corporate charter bus is also the practical move for any company shuttling employees between facilities across Morgan County, where distances are manageable but carpooling coordination wastes time.
Minibuses seat 15–35 and are easy to route through industrial access roads; full-size charter buses work better for larger conference groups. Call 205-564-3258 to discuss recurring shuttle contracts or one-time event packages.

Decatur Private Event Transportation Services
Point Mallard Park draws thousands of visitors for its annual events along the Tennessee River, and during the Point Mallard Triathlon and Riverfest celebrations, parking inside the park gets consumed fast — especially for groups arriving in multiple vehicles. A charter bus or minibus staged at a single pickup point nearby eliminates the parking scramble for every person in your group, not just the ones who arrived early. For private group events — family reunions, church retreats, milestone anniversary dinners — a Decatur private event charter bus is the clean answer to the "who's driving?" problem that always comes up when the group is large enough that carpooling gets complicated.
The Tennessee Valley also sees corporate and civic events tied to the Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, roughly 30 miles east — a charter bus handles that run in under an hour and keeps the group together for the return trip regardless of how long the event runs. Call 205-564-3258 to discuss your itinerary and find the right vehicle for your occasion.

Decatur Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in the Decatur area — Austin High School, Decatur High School, and the surrounding Morgan County schools — concentrates into a tight window from late April through mid-May, and demand across the region spikes hard. Every school in a 60-mile radius is looking for the same vehicle types on overlapping weekends. For prom: book by January or risk paying a significant premium — or finding nothing available at the size you need.
A Decatur prom party bus gives the group a safe, coordinated ride to the venue and back, with no one stuck navigating parking or coordinating late-night pickups. Homecoming runs earlier in the fall and competes with Talladega race weekends and college football for bus availability across North Alabama — another reason early booking matters here more than in many markets. The 18- and 20-passenger party bus options are a popular fit for prom groups in the 16–20 person range; larger groups should look at the 25- or 30-passenger options.
Call 205-564-3258 to lock in your date the moment the prom venue is confirmed.

Decatur School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Morgan County schools run field trips to destinations up and down the I-65 and US-72 corridors — the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805) is one of the most common, roughly 30 miles east and one of the top STEM field trip destinations in the Southeast. The Space & Rocket Center has dedicated bus parking along Tranquility Base near the entrance, so a charter bus drops the group close and teachers aren't managing a parking lot situation on top of everything else. For longer runs to Birmingham — the McWane Science Center (200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203), Birmingham Zoo, or the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute — a full-size charter bus for Decatur school groups with onboard restrooms and overhead storage makes the 90-mile trip manageable without mid-route stops.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; just note the requirement when you request your quote. Pricing for a school charter bus from Decatur to Huntsville runs in the $200–$350 per hour range — call 205-564-3258 to get an accurate quote for your specific date and destination.

Decatur Sporting Event Transportation
The two biggest sporting event destinations for Decatur groups are Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Talladega Superspeedway — and both present transportation challenges that make a charter bus the obvious answer. Bryant-Denny (920 Paul W. Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401) seats over 100,000, and on Alabama home game Saturdays, US-43 and I-359 into Tuscaloosa congest well before kickoff. The Bryant-Denny Stadium bus guide covers the specific drop-off and lot logistics.
For Talladega Superspeedway (3366 Speedway Blvd, Lincoln, AL 35096), the GEICO 500 in April and the YellaWood 500 in October draw 80,000+ fans, and US-78 eastbound approaching the track locks up for miles — arriving by charter bus with your whole group beats the alternative of sitting in that queue across multiple cars. Read the full Talladega Superspeedway bus guide for approach and parking details. A Decatur sporting event charter bus keeps the tailgate starting in the parking lot instead of a highway shoulder.
Call 205-564-3258 — Talladega race weekends book out early, and Alabama game Saturdays disappear fast.

Decatur Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Decatur's wedding season runs heavily from April through October, with riverside venues along the Tennessee River and restored event spaces in the historic downtown corridor drawing guest lists that regularly scatter across hotels in Decatur, Hartselle, and Huntsville. That geographic spread is exactly the kind of problem a Decatur wedding shuttle bus solves cleanly — one vehicle running a defined loop between hotel blocks and the ceremony and reception venue means your guests aren't navigating unfamiliar roads, hunting for parking, or arriving in waves. For the wedding party itself, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a polished fit for the bridal party on the day of — premium leather, a composed arrival, and no logistics headache for the people who are already managing enough.
A 15-35 passenger minibus is the right call for larger guest shuttle circuits, especially when the reception venue has limited parking or sits in a downtown location where parking is metered. Most Decatur wedding transportation packages run weekend rates — a minibus weekend hourly rate starts around $200–$275. Call 205-564-3258 well ahead of your wedding date; spring and fall Saturdays along the Tennessee Valley fill quickly.

Decatur Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
North Alabama's wine and brewery scene has grown into a legitimate regional draw, and Decatur sits within comfortable day-trip range of several stops worth building an itinerary around. Belle Mead Farm Winery (1260 County Road 200, Cullman, AL 35057) is about 35 miles south on US-31 — a working farm winery with tastings in a converted barn setting and a relaxed pace that makes it a natural anchor for a wine tour day. Closer in, Huntsville's craft brewery corridor along the downtown stretch near Church Street has added multiple taprooms over the last several years, giving groups a walkable multi-stop option about 30 miles east.
A Decatur winery tour bus rental handles the full circuit — pickup in Decatur, two or three stops across the region, and a clean ride home — so nobody in the group has to volunteer as the designated driver or navigate rural Morgan and Cullman County roads after a long afternoon of tastings. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus works well for groups of 15–20; larger groups should look at the 30-passenger option. Call 205-564-3258 to price out your itinerary.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Decatur & Beyond
Partybusbirmingham.net helps groups find transportation all across North Alabama and beyond. Whether you need a Birmingham group transportation option, a Madison party bus rental, a Tuscaloosa party bus, or a Montgomery charter bus — the network reaches well past Decatur's city limits. Call 205-564-3258 any time to check availability in your specific area.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Decatur Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
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Partybusbirmingham.net is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It's not a bus company and it doesn't provide transportation directly. The site connects you with pricing and vehicle options from a network of transportation companies serving Decatur and the broader North Alabama region — so you can compare buses, sizes, and rates in one place without calling company after company.
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Fill out the quick online form with your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — and you'll see available vehicle options and rates from transportation companies serving your area. You can also call 205-564-3258 and a support team member will walk through the options with you directly. Either way, you get pricing in about a minute.
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How much does a party bus cost in Decatur?
Party bus prices in Decatur vary based on vehicle size, the date, and the length of your rental. As a planning reference: a 15-35 passenger minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour; a 25-passenger party bus runs around $250–$375 per hour depending on weekday vs. weekend; a full-size charter bus lands between $200–$350 per hour. Per-day rates are also available for longer itineraries.
These are ranges — your real quote depends on your specific trip. Fill out the form or call 205-564-3258 and you'll have actual pricing in under a minute. The party bus prices page has a more complete breakdown.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Decatur?
For most events, two to three months out is a solid window to secure good availability and pricing. For Talladega race weekends (April and October), Alabama home football Saturdays, and prom season (late April through May), book as early as four to six months ahead — those dates see demand spike across the entire North Alabama and Birmingham region simultaneously, and available vehicles at the right size disappear quickly. The earlier you lock in a date, the more options you'll have and the less you'll pay.
Call 205-564-3258 the moment your date is confirmed.
Can a party bus or charter bus run from Decatur to Huntsville or Birmingham?
Yes — and those are two of the most common routes in the network. Huntsville is roughly 30 miles east on I-565, and Birmingham is about 90 miles south on I-65. Both are standard runs for minibuses and charter buses in this market.
Pricing for a Decatur-to-Huntsville or Decatur-to-Birmingham trip will depend on total hours and vehicle size. Call 205-564-3258 for a quote on either route.
What's the best vehicle size for a Decatur bar crawl or night out?
For groups of 10–20 heading through downtown Decatur's 2nd Avenue strip, a 20-passenger party bus or minibus is usually the right fit — easy to load and unload at multiple stops, manageable on downtown streets. For larger groups heading to Birmingham or Huntsville for the night, a 30-passenger party bus gives you room for everyone plus a sound system and LED setup that keeps the energy up on the highway stretch. Not sure which fits?
Call 205-564-3258 and describe your headcount and itinerary — the support team can point you to the right vehicle in about two minutes.
Are ADA-accessible buses available in Decatur?
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network for groups that need them. Just mention the accessibility requirement when you fill out your quote request or when you call 205-564-3258 — the team will filter for vehicles equipped to meet your group's needs. Giving as much lead time as possible on accessible vehicle requests is especially important during peak periods when overall availability tightens.
What if my event date changes after I've already requested a quote?
Get in touch as soon as you know — call 205-564-3258 and explain the change. The earlier you flag a date shift, the more flexibility there is to find availability on the new date without losing your options entirely. Last-minute date changes during peak periods (race weekends, prom season, football Saturdays) are harder to accommodate, so don't wait to make the call.
Popular Decatur Party Bus Destinations
Decatur sits at the center of a Tennessee Valley region packed with state parks, stadiums, event venues, and day-trip destinations worth building a group itinerary around. Here are six of the most popular spots Decatur groups head to — and what you actually need to know about getting a bus there.

Point Mallard Park
Point Mallard Park (1800 Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL 35601) is a 750-acre municipal park on the south bank of the Tennessee River — home to Alabama's first wave pool, a disc golf course, a campground, an ice skating rink (seasonal), and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts community concerts and events through the warmer months. During peak summer weekends and events like the annual Riverfest celebration, the main parking areas off Point Mallard Drive fill by mid-morning. A charter bus or minibus stages at the main park entrance lot and eliminates the split-up that comes with multiple cars hunting for the last available spots.
The amphitheater section is accessible from the park's interior road network, and groups arriving by bus can coordinate a single pickup point near the main entrance for a clean exit regardless of what time the event ends. Phone: (256) 341-4900

U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center (1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805) is about 30 miles east of Decatur on I-565 and is the most visited attraction in Alabama — drawing more than 800,000 visitors annually with its Saturn V rocket display, Space Camp facility, and interactive aviation and space exploration exhibits. Dedicated bus parking is available along Tranquility Base near the main entrance, so a charter bus gets your group close without the extended walk that general parking lots require on busy days. For school groups, the Space & Rocket Center offers structured educational programs that operate on timed entry — arriving by bus keeps the group coordinated on that schedule instead of sorting out a parking lot arrival.
Adult groups doing a general visit tend to spend three to four hours on-site, making a half-day charter bus package a natural fit. Phone: (256) 837-3400

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (2700 Refuge Headquarters Rd, Decatur, AL 35603) covers more than 35,000 acres along the Tennessee River just southwest of downtown Decatur and is one of the most significant migratory bird habitats in the Southeast — drawing organized birding groups, photography clubs, and nature tours especially during the sandhill crane season from November through February, when tens of thousands of cranes winter on the refuge. The refuge visitor center sits off Wheeler Refuge Road, with a paved parking area that handles standard vehicles easily but can get crowded during peak migratory season events. A minibus or charter bus is the obvious fit for organized birding tours and nature club outings — the group arrives together, stays together on the refuge's auto tour route, and nobody gets separated between parking areas.
Entrance to the refuge is free. Phone: (256) 350-6639

Orion Amphitheater
The Orion Amphitheater (701 Amphitheater Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806) opened in 2022 and has quickly become one of the premier outdoor concert venues in the South — 8,000-person capacity, a covered stage, and a booking calendar that regularly pulls major touring acts. It's about 35 miles east of Decatur on I-565 into Huntsville's Research Park corridor. Parking at Orion is pre-purchased and structured across several adjacent lots — general parking typically runs $15–$20, and the lots closest to the venue entrance sell out before most shows.
Post-show exits on Bradford Drive and Research Park Boulevard back up significantly for 30–45 minutes after the last set. A Decatur concert charter bus drops the group at the venue entrance and handles the post-show exit logistics entirely — no parking cost, no gridlock on Bradford Drive, and a clean departure the moment your group is ready. Check the official Orion parking and transit page before your visit.
Phone: (256) 964-9556

Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway (3366 Speedway Blvd, Lincoln, AL 35096) is about 75 miles southeast of Decatur and hosts two NASCAR Cup Series weekends per year — the GEICO 500 in late April and the YellaWood 500 in October. Both draws 80,000+ fans, and the approach on US-78 eastbound and I-20 toward the Lincoln exit backs up for several miles on race morning, with traffic management in effect from the early hours of race day. Infield and campground parking is separate from general day-parking areas, and premium lot assignments sell well in advance.
A charter bus from Decatur loaded at a single staging point sidesteps the multi-car convoy problem on US-278 — and on the return, your group clears the lot in one vehicle instead of waiting for a scattered caravan to reassemble. The full logistics breakdown is in the Talladega Superspeedway bus guide. Race weekends book out months early — call 205-564-3258 as soon as the schedule is announced.
Phone: (256) 362-9064

Decatur Civic Center
The Decatur Civic Center (1201 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601) is the city's primary large-event indoor venue — handling conventions, trade shows, graduation ceremonies, and ticketed entertainment events across its exhibit hall and meeting room complex. Parking on the immediate Moulton Street block is metered, with an adjacent surface lot that fills during major events. When the Civic Center hosts a graduation or multi-session convention, the surrounding streets on Bank Street NE and the Wilson Morgan Park area see spillover parking that pushes guests several blocks from the entrance.
A minibus or charter bus stages on the Moulton Street side and drops directly at the main entrance — especially useful for groups coming in from outlying Morgan County communities or from as far as Huntsville who don't want to navigate unfamiliar downtown Decatur parking on a busy event day. Call 205-564-3258 to get a quote for your Civic Center event. Phone: (256) 341-4819