Rent a Bus to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Weekend: The Complete Transportation Guide

Nearly 30,000 investors descend on Omaha every May for what the financial world calls the "Woodstock for Capitalists" — and the single question that turns a smooth trip into a scramble is always the same: how does a group get from the hotel to CHI Health Center at 4 a.m. without drawing straws for who stays sober? Parking lots open before sunrise, rideshare pricing spikes hard on Saturday morning, and downtown Omaha streetcar construction has closed or restricted large stretches of Farnam, Douglas, Harney, and 10th Street simultaneously — turning a 12-minute drive into a 35-minute slog for anyone who didn't plan around the closures.

This guide answers the logistics plainly, using Berkshire Hathaway's own published visitor information and the current 2026 traffic and construction conditions in Omaha. It covers every leg of the weekend: the CHI Health Center drop-off, the parking permit for the bus, the NFM Berkshire Picnic shuttle, the Borsheims run, the Eppley Airfield pickup, and the restaurants that book out weeks ahead. By the end, you'll know exactly what a charter bus or minibus rental in Omaha handles — and where the weekend falls apart for groups that try to wing it.

What Is Berkshire Hathaway Weekend?

The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting — officially branded "Owners' Day" — is the largest gathering of its kind in the investing world. Since 1965, shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway have gathered in Omaha, and what started as a modest meeting in a cafeteria has grown into a multi-day event that fills every downtown hotel, spikes flight prices at Eppley Airfield (OMA) weeks in advance, and turns a normally navigable downtown into a logistical puzzle. The 2026 meeting takes place at CHI Health Center Omaha (455 N. 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102) on Saturday, May 2 — though the full weekend runs Thursday through Sunday, with serious attendees arriving Wednesday to beat the worst of the pre-event crowd.

The weekend isn't just one event. Friday afternoon brings investor conferences and exhibition hall access at the convention center. Saturday is the main event — a business update at 8:30 a.m., Q&A sessions running through early afternoon, the official shareholder vote at 2:00 p.m., and then the NFM Berkshire Picnic from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nebraska Furniture Mart (700 S. 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114), ~7 miles from downtown.

Borsheims Fine Jewelry (120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114) runs shareholder-only shopping across the full weekend. Sunday wraps with a shareholder 5K at 8:00 a.m. and Borsheims' final window from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For a group hitting all of it, you're managing six separate legs across three days — in a city whose downtown is actively under construction.

Charter Bus Drop-Off and Parking at CHI Health Center

Here is the part that catches most first-time groups off guard, so let's go straight to the published guidance. According to CHI Health Center Omaha's guest services documentation, the main bus drop-off and pick-up point is along 10th Street on the west side of the facility, serving both the Arena and Convention Center entrances. A secondary drop-off is available at the curb cut in Lot A on the southeast side of the arena.

Limousines, buses, and cars may use these zones for loading and unloading — but vehicles cannot park in either area. Your group steps off, walks in, and the bus moves to another spot.

For a bus that stays on-site rather than dropping and returning, the parking rate for buses, recreational vehicles, and limousines is $25 per entry in CHI Health Center's parking lots. The three main lots serving the venue are: the north lot at 10th and Abbott Drive (the simplest access from Eppley — take Abbott south, turn before 10th); the center lot accessed via Capitol east to 13th Street, then right onto Mike Fahey Street; and the south lot near 8th and Capitol, reached via Douglas Street east to 8th. In/out parking is not permitted, so factor that into your group's plan for the day.

The 2026 Construction Factor: What's Closed and What Isn't

Omaha's ongoing streetcar construction has created a real maze for anyone arriving downtown by vehicle during Berkshire weekend. As of 2026, 10th Street has head-to-head single-lane travel between Dodge Street and Capitol Avenue — the direct approach to CHI Health Center's west entrance. Separately, Capitol Avenue carries lane restrictions just west of the recommended center-lot access route, and Douglas, Farnam, and Harney Streets all carry lane restrictions in stretches between 10th and 17th Streets.

In Midtown, Farnam Street is one lane with westbound travel only between Turner Boulevard and 38th Street — which affects any route swinging through Blackstone.

The best approach to the north lot at 10th and Abbott right now: take Abbott Drive south from Eppley and turn into the lot before reaching 10th Street, avoiding the single-lane restriction entirely. For the center lot, Capitol east to 13th to Mike Fahey Street avoids the worst of the head-to-head section. For groups coming from west Omaha hotels, use Douglas Street east to 8th Street for the south lot.

We recommend checking these routes against the current WOWT traffic advisory before your event date, as construction timelines can shift.

Why a Bus Changes the Entire Weekend

Getting a group to the CHI Health Center at 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. — when the best seats require it — is the moment that separates well-organized groups from scattered ones. Rideshare surges hard on Saturday morning when 30,000 attendees try to move at similar times. Taxis carry price caps that make them cheaper per ride but impossible to coordinate across a group of 12 or 20.

And picking who stays sober for a 4 a.m. departure, after a full Thursday and Friday of investor dinners, is nobody's idea of a good time.

An Omaha charter bus or minibus rental solves every one of those problems in a single booking. One vehicle picks your whole group up at the hotel, drops everyone at the 10th Street curb, and comes back for the post-meeting pickup — no rideshare arithmetic, no parking pass per car, no drawing straws. For investor groups flying in together, a bus from Eppley to the hotel on Thursday, then to CHI Health Center on Saturday morning, and out to NFM for the picnic that afternoon, is one coordinated plan instead of six separate logistical problems.

Call 402-973-1398 to build that itinerary now.

The honest read: for a couple at the Hilton Omaha — connected to CHI Health Center via skybridge — walking is the obvious answer at no cost whatsoever. But for a group of 15 or more staying in west Omaha, the suburbs, or anywhere without a direct skybridge connection, the coordination math tips decisively toward one bus. That's who this guide is written for.

The Four Legs Your Bus Handles This Weekend

Leg 1: Eppley Airfield (OMA) on Thursday

Eppley Airfield (OMA) sits approximately 3 to 4 miles northeast of CHI Health Center — about a 10-minute drive under normal conditions. During Berkshire weekend, flights to OMA spike in price weeks in advance; the unofficial BRK Central guide recommends booking 2 to 3 months ahead. Most international investor groups arrive Thursday, and the OMA arrivals curb shows it: ground transportation backs up on the pickup ramp as dozens of groups try to coordinate separate rideshares at the same time.

The Omaha Eppley Airfield pickup and drop-off area has been relocated to Level 1 of the existing South Garage during ongoing construction — not the old terminal curb. Your group needs to be assembled at the correct level before the bus can pull to the commercial zone. Gather everyone's luggage at Level 1, then have your group coordinator reach out to confirm the bus moves into position.

Don't call for the bus until the full group is together — timing on a construction-era airport ramp is tighter than it used to be. For the official ground transportation layout, check the OMA Passenger Pickup page before you land.

One charter bus from OMA handles an arriving group of 20, 30, or 56 people in a single run, with undercarriage bays for checked bags and luggage for four days in Omaha. Compare that to coordinating five rideshares across the same group in a congested South Garage — and the bus becomes less a luxury than a plan.

Leg 2: The 4 a.m. Saturday Departure

This is the leg that defines the Berkshire weekend for serious attendees. Parking lots at CHI Health Center open at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, and the attendees who arrive between 3:00 and 5:30 a.m. are the ones who sit on the main arena floor.

Those who walk in at 7:00 a.m. — when official doors open — go to overflow seating. The Q&A with management is the main draw, and floor seats change the experience entirely.

What this means for your group: a 4 a.m. hotel departure is a real, common scenario during Berkshire weekend. Rideshare is available at that hour, but Saturday morning surge is documented — Uber and Lyft pricing spikes as demand concentrates around the same window. An Omaha bus rental booked for a 4:00 a.m. pickup runs on your schedule at your agreed rate, regardless of what Saturday demand looks like.

Your group boards together, stays together on the 10-minute ride downtown, drops at the 10th Street curb, and walks in as a unit. Everyone's in the same section. Nobody's still waiting for their car to arrive at 4:45.

The recommended approach from most downtown hotels: use Cuming Street continuing past 10th Street and turn right into the north lot at 10th and Abbott — the simplest route given the 10th Street single-lane restriction between Dodge and Capitol. Your bus can wait in the $25 lot or drop the group and come back for a designated post-meeting pickup window.

Leg 3: The NFM Berkshire Picnic at 4:00 p.m.

After the shareholder vote wraps around 2:00 p.m., a large portion of attendees head out to the Nebraska Furniture Mart Berkshire Picnic — live entertainment, food for purchase, and the full NFM store open until 10:00 p.m. The venue is at 700 S. 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68114, roughly 7 miles west of CHI Health Center. Berkshire Hathaway historically provides complimentary shuttle loops from the north end of CHI Health Center to NFM, but those shuttles run on a fixed schedule with limited capacity — arriving after the post-meeting rush means waiting in a shuttle queue alongside hundreds of other attendees.

A private bus rental in Omaha leaves on your group's schedule — 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., whenever you're ready — carries all 20 or 30 of you together, and picks everyone up from NFM at a set time instead of chasing shuttle departures. The 72nd Street corridor to the store also gets congested on Saturday afternoon during Berkshire weekend, so having a known vehicle and a known pickup time beats hunting for the next available shuttle spot. Call 402-973-1398 to add the NFM leg to your itinerary.

Leg 4: Borsheims Fine Jewelry

Borsheims (120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114) runs shareholder-exclusive shopping Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The store is approximately 8 miles west of CHI Health Center — about a 15-minute drive in normal traffic. Berkshire Hathaway offers a free bus shuttle from the AGM to Borsheims, but the same fixed-schedule limitation applies: the shuttle runs on Berkshire's timetable, not yours, and the Saturday window is packed.

The critical thing to know: no charter bus, camper/motorcoach, or stretch limousine parking is permitted in the Borsheims parking lot, per Berkshire Hathaway's published visitor guide. This is a hard rule, not a suggestion — it applies to any private bus you rent. The logistics are simple once you know it: your bus drops the group at the Borsheims entrance, waits nearby, and comes back for a pickup at a set time.

It works cleanly as long as it's planned in advance; groups that arrive expecting lot parking find out the hard way. We handle this routing as standard practice on Berkshire weekend bookings.

Hotels, Distances, and What Sells Out First

Downtown hotels within walking distance of CHI Health Center sell out months before the meeting. The Hilton Omaha is the first to go — it connects to the venue via skybridge, which means no outdoor walk at 4 a.m. and no weather variable whatsoever. The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, Hyatt Place Downtown, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, Magnolia Hotel, Embassy Suites Downtown, and DoubleTree round out the walkable cluster.

The unofficial BRK Central guide recommends booking the Hilton 6 to 12 months out and the remaining downtown properties 3 to 4 months ahead — post-announcement hotel availability is essentially zero at competitive rates.

Groups that book late often end up in west Omaha, Council Bluffs across the Missouri River, or on the Airbnb market — which is perfectly workable and often significantly cheaper, but it makes the transportation question more urgent, not less. A group staying at a west Omaha property 20 minutes from downtown needs a plan for Saturday morning that doesn't depend on rideshare availability at 3:45 a.m. A 15-passenger minibus or a 30-passenger charter bus parked at the hotel the night before solves that entirely.

Call 402-973-1398 to confirm availability for your dates — Berkshire weekend bookings fill quickly on our end too.

Omaha During Berkshire Week: What You'll Want to Know

The Berkshire weekend has always spilled well beyond Saturday's meeting, and 2026 is no different. Serious attendees show up Wednesday or Thursday to beat the crowds, and the city accommodates them: the Old Market District, about 0.8 miles southeast of CHI Health Center, is Omaha's most concentrated restaurant and bar neighborhood — walkable from downtown hotels, but popular restaurant tables are booked weeks ahead by the Thursday before the meeting. Book Gorat's Steakhouse (4917 Center St) well in advance if that's on the itinerary; it's been associated with the Berkshire crowd for years and fills up accordingly.

The Intrinsic Value Conference hosted by The Investor's Podcast Network runs Friday, May 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 1804 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102 — a free public event on first-come, first-served basis with approximately 100 open spaces. Friday also opens the CHI Health Center exhibition hall from noon to 5:00 p.m. for shareholders, which is notably less crowded than Saturday morning. Groups that can visit the exhibition hall Friday rather than cramming it into Saturday's schedule give themselves a much more comfortable experience.

The official Berkshire weekend schedule from Borsheims is the clearest single-page source for confirmed event times. The 2026 Visitor's Guide from Berkshire Hathaway covers credentials, clear-bag policy, and the official shuttle routes. We recommend reviewing both before your trip to confirm any schedule changes, as timing can shift year to year.

What Size Bus Does Your Investment Group Need?

Not every Berkshire weekend group is the same size or has the same needs. A small investment club of 10 people has different logistics than a corporate executive team of 35. Here's how our fleet maps to the most common Berkshire weekend configurations.

For the early Saturday morning run, a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the right pick for most groups — easy to maneuver through the construction-narrowed downtown streets, easy to fit in the north lot at 10th and Abbott, and the right size for the typical investor club or family group. For larger corporate delegations or conference groups traveling together from OMA, the 40- to 56-passenger charter bus fits everyone's luggage in the undercarriage bays and its onboard restroom is genuinely useful on a multi-leg day that runs 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just mention that when you call.

For exact pricing, call 402-973-1398 or use our online quote tool.

What Does a Berkshire Weekend Bus Rental Cost in Omaha?

Omaha bus rental pricing is built from four factors: vehicle size, total hours reserved, date, and mileage. The Berkshire weekend pushes all four of those upward — it's Omaha's single most demand-compressed weekend of the year, and the right-size vehicles book earliest. As a baseline: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15- to 35-passenger minibuses run roughly $150–$300/hour; and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.

Pricing depends on mileage, timing, and vehicle type, but you will know the exact all-inclusive number before you ever book — no hidden costs.

Here's the per-person math that usually settles the question. A 35-passenger minibus for a full Saturday — OMA pickup Thursday, 4:00 a.m. hotel departure, CHI Health Center drop-off, NFM picnic at 4:00 p.m., return to the hotel by 9:00 p.m. — split across 30 people costs a fraction of what 30 separate surge-priced Saturday rideshares add up to. One flat rate, one vehicle, one plan.

The bus parks at $25 while everyone's inside, and it's at the 10th Street curb when the group walks out. Call 402-973-1398 for a quote built around your specific itinerary — and book early. May 2 fills faster than any other weekend on Omaha's calendar.

When to Book: The Berkshire Weekend Timeline

This is Omaha's highest-demand event of the year, full stop. Nearly 30,000 shareholders arrive over a four-day window, every downtown hotel is sold out months in advance, and Eppley Airfield prices flights to OMA weeks ahead of the meeting. The bus supply in Omaha follows the same curve: the right-size vehicles for the 4:00 a.m.

Saturday run are committed months before May 2. Groups that call in late April asking for a 30-passenger minibus for Saturday morning get the same answer every year — the available vehicles are smaller or pricier or both.

The booking window that works: as soon as Berkshire Hathaway announces the meeting date (typically the preceding fall or winter), that's when to call. For a multi-day itinerary covering Thursday OMA pickup, the Saturday morning CHI Health Center run, the NFM picnic shuttle, and the Borsheims evening, the sooner those vehicles are locked in, the better the options. For single-day Saturday-only bookings, three to four months out is workable but not comfortable.

For the week-of, count on paying peak rates for whatever remains. Call 402-973-1398 now to lock in your date — the 2027 meeting (Saturday, May 1) is worth booking as soon as the date is confirmed.

A Real Berkshire Weekend Example

To make the logistics concrete, here's how a recent 22-person investment club group organized their weekend. They booked a 25-passenger minibus for Thursday through Sunday. Thursday, 3:30 p.m.: OMA pickup from Level 1 South Garage, two hotel drops downtown (Courtyard and Hyatt Place), dinner reservation at a steakhouse in the Old Market at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, noon: hotel to CHI Health Center for exhibition hall access, back by 5:00 p.m. — less crowded than Saturday morning and they got time on the floor without the pre-dawn queue. Saturday, 4:15 a.m.: hotel pickup, 10th Street drop-off at CHI Health Center by 4:30 a.m. — north lot at Abbott for the bus, floor seats for the group. Bus waited until 3:30 p.m. then NFM picnic at 700 S. 72nd by 4:00 p.m.

Back to the hotel by 9:30 p.m. Sunday, 10:45 a.m.: hotel to Borsheims, curbside drop only (no lot parking for the bus), bus returned at 1:30 p.m., OMA departure by 4:00 p.m. The 4-day all-inclusive rental: $4,400 all-in, split across 22 people — roughly $200 per person for four days of zero transportation stress during Omaha's most logistically complicated weekend.

Tips for the Berkshire Weekend That Groups Learn the Hard Way

• No large bags inside CHI Health Center. Small bags and purses clear security screening; large luggage is not permitted. Undercarriage storage on the bus handles everything that won't fit in a personal bag, and the bus serves as your group's base while you're inside.
• The north entrance is reportedly less crowded than the main entrance. Once your group is dropped at the 10th Street curb, splitting and entering from the north can save 15 to 20 minutes in line at peak entry times.
• Phones and tablets are allowed inside; video recording is not. Laptops are fine. Come with a full charge and a portable battery — the sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Restaurant reservations are non-negotiable. Saturday night and Thursday night are the hardest to book — two weeks ahead is the minimum, four weeks is better. The Old Market fills first.
• Credentials are required for admission. You must own at least one Berkshire share (Class A or B) and request credentials via forms mailed in mid-March. Pick-up on-site with photo ID and proof of ownership is available. Verify current credential procedures on the official 2026 Visitor's Guide.
• Check streetcar construction updates before your event date. Omaha's downtown construction is ongoing through at least 2026 and the closure maps have shifted multiple times. The WOWT traffic advisory is updated close to the event with the current restricted streets and recommended routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a charter bus drop off at CHI Health Center for the Berkshire meeting?

Bus drop-off and pick-up at CHI Health Center is along 10th Street on the west side of the building, serving both the Arena and Convention Center entrances. A secondary drop-off is available at the Lot A curb cut on the southeast side. Vehicles can load and unload in these zones but cannot park there; the bus moves to a lot at $25 per entry for the duration of your visit.

Can a charter bus park at Borsheims during Berkshire weekend?

No. Berkshire Hathaway's published visitor guide explicitly states that no charter bus, camper/motorcoach, or stretch limousine parking is permitted in the Borsheims parking lot (120 Regency Pkwy). Your bus drops the group at the entrance and waits nearby, returning for a pre-arranged pickup. This is standard on Berkshire weekend bookings and is not a surprise once it's planned for in advance.

How much does a bus rental cost for Berkshire weekend in Omaha?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours, and the specific days involved. 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; minibuses (15–35 passengers) run roughly $150–$300/hour; full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. A multi-day Berkshire weekend package covering Thursday through Sunday is the most efficient way to book. Call 402-973-1398 for an all-inclusive quote with exact pricing for your dates and group size.

How far in advance should we book a bus for Berkshire weekend?

As soon as the meeting date is announced — ideally 3 to 6 months out. May 2 is Omaha's highest-demand weekend of the year for group transportation, and the right-size vehicles for early Saturday morning commit months before the event. Waiting until April means paying peak rates for whatever remains.

Call 402-973-1398 to lock in availability now for the 2026 or 2027 meeting.

Does the bus pick up at Omaha's Eppley Airfield (OMA)?

Yes. OMA is approximately 3 to 4 miles from downtown — about a 10-minute drive. The pickup and drop-off area has been relocated to Level 1 of the South Garage during construction, so have your full group assembled there before the bus pulls to the commercial zone.

Thursday afternoon is the peak arrival window for Berkshire attendees; booking an OMA pickup in advance means you won't be waiting in a congested rideshare queue. For current OMA pickup procedures, check the official OMA ground transportation page.

Can a bus handle the NFM Picnic run from CHI Health Center?

Yes — and it's one of the most useful legs of the weekend. Nebraska Furniture Mart (700 S. 72nd St) is about 7 miles west of downtown, a 12- to 15-minute drive. Berkshire Hathaway provides complimentary shuttle loops, but they run on a fixed schedule and fill quickly after the shareholder vote.

A private bus leaves whenever your group is ready and comes back on your schedule, not the shuttle's.

What are the parking rates at CHI Health Center for Berkshire weekend?

Surface lots run approximately $10 per entry; parking garages run approximately $15. Bus, RV, and trailer parking is $25 per entry. In/out parking is not permitted.

Lots open at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. For the most current rates, check the official CHI Health Center directions and parking page before the event.

Which Omaha hotels are closest to CHI Health Center?

The Hilton Omaha connects to CHI Health Center via skybridge — literally the only hotel where you can walk to the venue indoors. The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, Hyatt Place Downtown, Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, Magnolia Hotel, Embassy Suites, and DoubleTree are all within walking distance. All of them sell out months ahead of the meeting.

Groups that book late often land in west Omaha or Council Bluffs — workable, but that makes bus transportation from hotel to venue more important, not less.

Book Your Berkshire Hathaway Weekend Bus in Omaha

The perfect Omaha bus rental for Berkshire weekend is just one call away. Whether it's an OMA pickup on Thursday, the 4:00 a.m. CHI Health Center run on Saturday, the NFM picnic shuttle that afternoon, or a Borsheims drop and return on Sunday — Party Bus In Omaha puts every leg into one clean itinerary so your group can focus on the meeting, not the logistics.

With a fleet of Sprinter vans, minibuses, and full-size charter buses across Omaha, we match the vehicle to your group size and your weekend schedule. Give us a call any time at 402-973-1398 for an all-inclusive price quote, or use our online tool for instant availability. May 2 fills fast — lock in your date now.