Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale's beaches, Las Olas Boulevard nightlife, Amerant Bank Arena concerts, and I-95 game-day gridlock all have one thing in common: they're a lot better when somebody else handles the getting there. Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com makes it fast and free to compare party buses, minibuses, and charter buses serving Broward County — fill out one quick form or call 645-228-8280 and get a quote in under a minute.
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Fort Lauderdale Party Bus Rentals in One Place
Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website — not a bus company and not a motor carrier. The whole point is simple: instead of calling six different companies, describing your trip six times, and waiting on six callbacks that never quite line up, you fill out one form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward County.
That means you're never locked into a single fleet. A 15-35 passenger minibus for a corporate shuttle between the Broward Convention Center and downtown hotel blocks? Done.
A 25-passenger party bus for a bachelorette crawl down Las Olas? Easy. A 40-56 passenger charter bus for a company group heading to a Heat or Panthers game?
Compare options in seconds. No account required, no obligation — just free quotes online or by phone at 645-228-8280, any time, any day of the year.
Bus Types for Fort Lauderdale Trips
Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com connects you to a wide range of vehicle types across the network — 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, party buses seating 15 to 50, minibuses, and full-size charter buses up to 56 passengers. Whatever your group size and whatever your destination in Fort Lauderdale, there's a vehicle in the network that fits.
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 645-228-8280 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Find the Fort Lauderdale Bus Amenities You Want
Not every Fort Lauderdale trip needs the same bus, and the network reflects that. A 15-passenger party bus or a 20-passenger party bus typically comes loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat-panel TVs, wraparound perimeter seating, and a full-length bar setup — ideal for a birthday night along Las Olas or a bachelorette hitting multiple stops.
For corporate shuttles and airport transfers, a Sprinter van or minibus delivers climate control, individual reclining seats, and overhead storage without the party-bus footprint. Full-size charter buses — the right call for stadium runs to Amerant Bank Arena or convention center shuttles — add undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, and WiFi. Amenities vary by vehicle; the quote tool shows you exactly what each bus includes.
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 645-228-8280 before booking.
Fort Lauderdale Party Bus Rental Prices
Fort Lauderdale party bus rental prices shift based on the vehicle, the date, how many hours you need, and how far in advance you book. As a planning baseline: a minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekends, while a 30-passenger party bus lands around $325–$425 per hour on a Saturday night. A full-size charter bus for a stadium run or convention shuttle generally falls between $200 and $350 per hour.
Per-day packages are also available through the network for multi-stop or multi-hour itineraries.
Those are planning ranges — pricing for your specific date, group size, and itinerary comes from the quote form or a quick call. Visit the Fort Lauderdale party bus prices page for more detail, or call 645-228-8280 and get a quote in under a minute.
| 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 645-228-8280. | |||
A Better Way to Rent a Party Bus in Fort Lauderdale
The short answer: you're not limited to one fleet. Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com pulls from a large network of bus companies serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County corridor, so you can compare vehicle types, amenities, and pricing side by side without making a single extra phone call.
For Fort Lauderdale specifically, that network depth matters. Amerant Bank Arena events, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport group transfers, SunFest weekend in West Palm Beach, and Dolphins road trips up I-95 all spike demand in the same short windows. When one company is sold out, the network has more options.
And since every quote is free, takes under a minute, and requires zero account setup, there's genuinely no downside to checking.
The quote tool works at 11pm on a Tuesday just as well as Monday morning — because group travel plans don't follow business hours. Fill out the form on this page, or call 645-228-8280 any time and a support team will walk you through the options, explain the vehicle differences, and put together a package that fits your headcount and budget. That's it.
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Group & Event Transportation Services in Fort Lauderdale
From FLL airport transfers to wedding shuttles, concert nights, corporate events, bachelorette parties, game-day runs, prom, and school field trips — whatever brings your group together in Broward County, Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com can find the right vehicle for it.

Fort Lauderdale Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315) processes tens of millions of passengers annually across four terminals — and it sits at the intersection of I-595 and US-1, two of Broward County's most reliably congested corridors. On Spirit, Southwest, and JetBlue arrival banks, the curbside pickup area at Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 fills fast, and rideshare staging is in a designated lot that adds walking time for groups with luggage.
A private Fort Lauderdale airport shuttle bus rental sidesteps all of that: your group assembles at the arrivals curb, the bus meets you curbside, and everyone's luggage goes into undercarriage storage rather than getting juggled across multiple rideshare trips. Coordinate your arrival terminal and bag-claim exit with whoever is managing your quote before the trip. For groups flying into Miami International Airport (MIA) and needing a transfer north into Broward, a charter bus makes that 30-mile run straightforward.
Call 645-228-8280 to map out your airport transfer.

Fort Lauderdale Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale's go-to corridor for a celebration night — restaurants, rooftop bars, and late-night spots packed into roughly a mile between downtown and the beach. The problem: Las Olas is one-way heading east from downtown, street parking is metered and extremely limited on weekend nights, and the beach end of the strip hands off to A1A, where paid lots fill up by 9pm. Coordinating separate rideshares between downtown stops and beach bars means half the group arrives at a different time than the other half every single stop.
A Fort Lauderdale bachelorette party bus rental fixes all of that: the whole group loads at the first stop and moves together through every spot on the itinerary, from dinner on Las Olas to a late night out in Wilton Manors. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus in the network typically runs $275–$375 per hour on a Saturday night — split 20 ways, that's a fraction of what individual rideshares would cost across six stops. Call 645-228-8280 to lock in your date.

Fort Lauderdale Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County suburbs — Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs — host hundreds of quinceañera and Sweet 16 celebrations every year, and a party bus arrival is one of the most memorable parts of the day. Reception venues in the area include ballrooms in Davie and Doral and event spaces across Miramar, many of which have designated curbside drop-off areas that a bus can reach without trouble.
For adult milestone birthdays — a 30th or 40th hitting multiple Fort Lauderdale restaurants and bars — a Fort Lauderdale birthday party bus rental from the network puts everyone on the same itinerary and keeps the night on track. Party buses seating 18 to 40 passengers are available through the network, and the quote form shows pictures, amenities, and rates for each option. Call 645-228-8280 for help matching the vehicle to your headcount and venue list.

Fort Lauderdale Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Amerant Bank Arena (One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) sits off Flamingo Road in Sunrise — about 20 miles west of the beach on I-595, which narrows to a crawl after Panthers games and major concerts. The arena's own guidance routes buses and oversized vehicles to designated drop-off and pickup zones near the main entrance on Panther Parkway; the official parking and directions page has current lot and approach detail worth checking before your visit.
For Fort Lauderdale beach-side concerts at outdoor venues along A1A, parking is either paid-lot or metered street, and post-show rideshare demand in the beach corridor spikes quickly. A Fort Lauderdale concert bus rental through the network drops your group at the venue entrance and stages nearby — no circling, no meter-feeding, no splitting up in the rideshare queue after the last song. Call 645-228-8280 to check availability for your concert date.

Fort Lauderdale Corporate Event Transportation
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) sits on the New River waterfront just south of downtown, and the surrounding road grid — SE 17th Street and the 17th Street Causeway — backs up badly during multi-day trade shows and conventions. Hotel blocks in downtown Fort Lauderdale and along the beach are typically 1–3 miles from the convention center, close enough that rideshare looks tempting but congested enough at peak shuttle times that single rides become unpredictable.
A Fort Lauderdale corporate event charter bus or minibus running a fixed loop between hotel blocks and the convention center puts your team on a reliable schedule rather than at the mercy of surge pricing. Minibuses work well for executive groups under 30; charter buses handle full-staff deployments for 40 or more. For VIP airport-to-headquarters or airport-to-hotel runs, a Sprinter van keeps the group together without overshooting on vehicle size.
Call 645-228-8280 to talk through a contract shuttle or single-event package.

Fort Lauderdale Private Event Transportation Services
SunFest, West Palm Beach's massive waterfront music festival held each May along Flagler Drive, draws enormous crowds from Broward County — and the I-95 corridor northbound on festival days is stop-and-go from Fort Lauderdale all the way past Boynton Beach. West Palm Beach parking near the festival site is expensive, limited, and fills hours before headliners. A private charter bus from Fort Lauderdale gets your group to the waterfront, drops at a staging area, and picks up when the last act ends — no scramble, no surge pricing at midnight.
Closer to home, Fort Lauderdale's waterfront parks and private event spaces like Las Olas Riverfront host private parties, family reunions, and corporate gatherings year-round. For multi-stop itineraries across Broward — brunch in Wilton Manors, afternoon at the beach, dinner on Las Olas — a Fort Lauderdale private event bus rental keeps the whole group moving together on one plan instead of in a five-car caravan. Call 645-228-8280 to talk through the itinerary.

Fort Lauderdale Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Broward County is one of the highest-volume markets in Florida for prom and homecoming bus rentals. High schools across the county — Dillard, Plantation, Stranahan, Cooper City, and dozens more — hold their events in a tight 5-week window from late April through May, and demand for every vehicle type in the network spikes across that entire stretch. During peak prom weekends, the difference between booking in December and booking in March can mean $200–$400 more per hour or no availability at all.
For prom: book by January. Seriously — the vehicles that fit 20–30 students on a Saturday night in May are the first ones to disappear from the network. A Fort Lauderdale prom party bus rental is one of those things where early wins on both price and selection.
Call 645-228-8280 now to check what's available for your date, confirm the pickup address, and lock in the vehicle before the window closes.

Fort Lauderdale School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Broward County schools make frequent field trip runs to venues across South Florida — the Museum of Discovery and Science (401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312) sits right in downtown Fort Lauderdale with limited nearby parking for large vehicles, while the Everglades and Zoo Miami require longer interstate runs down US-27 or the Florida Turnpike. Both types of trips get complicated fast when you're coordinating carpool signups and permission slips across 40 students.
A Fort Lauderdale school field trip bus rental handles the logistics end cleanly: one vehicle, one pickup location, one drop-off. Charter buses in the network typically carry up to 56 passengers with overhead storage for backpacks, climate control, and — on select vehicles — onboard restrooms that eliminate roadside pit stops on longer runs down to the Glades. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; mention it when you request your quote.
Call 645-228-8280 to get pricing for your trip date and headcount.

Fort Lauderdale Sporting Event Transportation
The Florida Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena (One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323), which is accessible via I-595 West — and that stretch of I-595 between I-95 and Flamingo Road backs up significantly after evening games and sellout concerts. The arena's surface lots and garages fill quickly on playoff nights, and rideshare pickup queues on the east side of the building can mean 30–45 minutes of waiting after a game ends. Check the official arena parking page for current lot pricing and approach road detail before your visit.
A Fort Lauderdale charter bus rental for Panthers games or Amerant Bank Arena events sidesteps the post-game parking lot standstill entirely — your group loads up and rolls while everyone else is still sitting in the garage queue. For more on navigating Amerant Bank Arena by bus, that guide covers drop-off, staging, and pickup logistics in detail. Marlins fans heading south to loanDepot park and Heat fans going into Kaseya Center can also find options through the network.
Call 645-228-8280 to get game-day pricing.

Fort Lauderdale Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Fort Lauderdale wedding venues run the full spectrum — waterfront ballrooms like Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel (801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) right on A1A, estate venues in Davie and Weston, and private clubs throughout Coral Springs and Boca Raton. The beach-corridor venues are the logistical challenge: A1A is a two-lane road with no shoulder, on-site parking at beachfront properties is limited, and expecting 80 wedding guests to navigate it independently after a reception means half of them are calling rideshares from an unfamiliar address in the dark.
A Fort Lauderdale wedding shuttle bus rental through the network handles the hotel-block-to-ceremony and ceremony-to-reception legs cleanly — staged departures, clear pickup windows, and one point of contact from quote to final drop-off. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a great fit for the bridal party on the wedding day itself; minibuses and charter buses cover guest shuttles. Call 645-228-8280 well ahead of your date — spring and fall wedding weekends in South Florida fill up fast.

Fort Lauderdale Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Broward County's craft brewery and bar scene has grown significantly over the past several years. In Fort Lauderdale proper, Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334) anchors the north Broward craft beer circuit with a large taproom and rotating seasonal releases. Additional breweries and bars scattered across Davie and Wilton Manors round out a solid multi-stop itinerary for a group that wants variety.
The challenge with a multi-brewery crawl across Broward is the distances — these spots are spread across different municipalities, not stacked on a single walkable strip. Driving between them means someone sits out every pour, and parking at each location is a separate headache. A Fort Lauderdale pub crawl bus rental keeps everyone together from the first pint to the last, with no one left holding car keys.
Call 645-228-8280 to build a custom route through the best spots in Broward.
How to Request a Party Bus Quote in Fort Lauderdale
Submit Your Request
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You'll continue to a national booking platform, where you can review pricing, vehicle photos, and details for buses serving Fort Lauderdale to find the right fit for your group.
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Choose the bus that fits your group, review the final trip details, and complete your booking right on the platform. Now you can relax!
Party Bus & Group Transportation in Fort Lauderdale & Beyond
Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com connects groups across all of South Florida — including Miami, Miami Gardens, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Lauderhill, Hialeah, and Doral. Wherever your group is starting or ending, there's a vehicle in the network ready for the trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Lauderdale Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com?
Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It's not a bus company and it doesn't provide the transportation itself — it's a tool that lets you compare party buses, charter buses, and minibuses serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County through one quick form, so you can see pricing and vehicle options side by side without calling company after company. No account needed, no obligation, free quotes online or by phone at 645-228-8280.
How does Miamigardenspartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the online quote form. You'll get pricing and vehicle options from bus companies serving Fort Lauderdale back in under a minute. Compare what's available, pick the vehicle that fits your group, and book directly with the provider.
If you want a human to walk you through the options, call 645-228-8280 any time — support is available every day of the year.
How much does a party bus cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and hours. As general planning ranges: a 20-passenger party bus runs roughly $275–$350 per hour on weekends; a 30-passenger bus lands around $325–$425 per hour; a full 50-passenger party bus can reach $325–$500 per hour on a Saturday night. Minibuses typically run $200–$275 per hour on weekends, and charter buses come in at $200–$350 per hour.
Pricing for your specific trip moves with demand, date, and availability — fill out the form or call 645-228-8280 and get a quote in about a minute.
Where does a bus drop off at Amerant Bank Arena?
Amerant Bank Arena (One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) routes buses and large vehicles to designated staging and drop-off areas near the main entrance on Panther Parkway. The official arena parking and directions page has the most current approach road and drop-off zone detail — check it before your event, since road closures and lot assignments can shift by event type. Post-game pickup should be arranged in advance so the bus is staged and ready when your group exits.
How do buses work at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)?
FLL has four terminals (1, 2, 3, and 4) with curbside arrivals pickup zones at each. Commercial buses and large vans stage at the designated ground transportation areas on the arrivals level. The most important step: don't request the bus until your full group has retrieved luggage and assembled at the agreed-upon curbside exit — timing on a busy FLL arrivals curb is everything.
Review the official FLL ground transportation page for current commercial pickup zone assignments by terminal before your travel date.
When is demand highest for Fort Lauderdale bus rentals?
The peak windows in Broward County are prom season (late April through May), SunFest weekend in early May, Panthers playoff runs (April–June in good years), Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October/early November, and New Year's Eve. During any of these windows, vehicle availability tightens across the entire network and pricing rises with demand. If your trip falls near any of these dates, three to six months of lead time is the right buffer.
Outside peak windows, two to four weeks is usually workable — but earlier is always better on price and selection.
Can a charter bus handle a multi-stop itinerary across Broward County?
Yes — and multi-stop trips are one of the best use cases for a charter bus or party bus rental. Whether you're hitting three breweries across Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and Davie, or running a wedding-day shuttle circuit between a Coral Springs hotel block, a ceremony venue in Weston, and a reception at the beach, the bus stays with your group through every stop. When you request a quote, describe the full itinerary — pickup location, all stops, estimated time at each, and final drop-off — so the quote reflects the complete trip.
How far in advance should I book?
Three to six months ahead is the right target for peak dates — prom season, the Boat Show, New Year's Eve, and any weekend where a major Panthers or Dolphins event coincides with a Fort Lauderdale festival. For off-peak weeknights and non-event weekends, two to four weeks of lead time is usually enough, but the vehicle selection is always best early. Prom is the one category where we'd say: book by January, no exceptions.
The 20–30 passenger vehicles that fit a prom group on a May Saturday night are the first to go, and late bookers pay significantly more for whatever's left. Call 645-228-8280 now to check what's available for your date.
Popular Fort Lauderdale Party Bus Destinations
Fort Lauderdale stretches from the Everglades edge in the west to 23 miles of Atlantic coastline in the east, with a dense grid of canals, causeways, and beach corridors in between. These are the venues where group transportation makes the most tangible difference — and where knowing the logistics ahead of time changes everything.

Amerant Bank Arena
Home to the NHL's Florida Panthers since 1998, Amerant Bank Arena (One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) seats just over 19,000 and hosts major touring concerts in addition to the full Panthers schedule. The arena sits in western Sunrise, roughly 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach, and the approach on I-595 West is one of South Florida's most reliably congested stretches on game nights. Surface and garage parking at the arena runs $20–$40 per vehicle depending on the event, and post-game exits from the Flamingo Road interchange can add 30–45 minutes of sitting.
A charter bus drops your group at the Panther Parkway staging area and gets moving again the moment the final buzzer sounds — while everyone in the general lots waits in the queue. Check the official parking page for current approach detail. Address: One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323 | Phone: (954) 835-7825

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL processes more than 32 million passengers annually across four terminals at the junction of I-595 and US-1, making it one of the busiest airports in the country. It's also the dominant arrival point for cruise passengers heading to Port Everglades, which sits just a few miles east on SE 17th Street. That corridor — SE 17th Street between US-1 and the port entrance — backs up badly on cruise turnaround days, which in Fort Lauderdale happen virtually every day of the week.
A charter bus from FLL to Port Everglades eliminates the taxi queue, keeps luggage together, and delivers the group curbside at their specific terminal rather than the general passenger drop-off area. For groups arriving at different terminals, the official FLL ground transportation page breaks down pickup zone assignments by terminal. Address: 100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 | Phone: (954) 359-1200

Port Everglades
Port Everglades (1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) is one of the world's busiest cruise ports, handling more than 4.7 million cruise passengers annually across roughly two dozen cruise terminals. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess, and Holland America all operate from Port Everglades, and each cruise line uses a different terminal building within the port complex — meaning a group that doesn't confirm their exact terminal ahead of time can waste 20 minutes inside the port just finding the right building. Long-term parking at Port Everglades runs $20 per day per vehicle, so a group arriving in five cars on a 7-night sailing is looking at $700 in parking before they even hit the gangplank.
A charter bus drops the full group curbside at their specific terminal and eliminates that cost entirely. Review the official Port Everglades parking and directions page for current terminal assignments and approach road detail. Address: 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | Phone: (954) 523-3404

Las Olas Boulevard
Las Olas Boulevard runs east from downtown Fort Lauderdale toward the beach, concentrating Fort Lauderdale's highest density of restaurants, bars, and nightlife into roughly 12 walkable blocks between SE 6th Avenue and the Intracoastal Waterway. On Friday and Saturday nights the strip is packed, street parking is metered and picked over by 8pm, and the lots east of the Intracoastal fill entirely. The one-way street configuration — Las Olas runs east through this stretch — means a bus stages on the parallel southbound street or on SE 17th Street to the south while the group moves through stops.
Multi-bar nights on Las Olas are where a party bus earns its keep most obviously: the group loads and unloads together at every stop instead of waiting for six separate rideshares to show up outside each venue. For late nights extending to the beach, the bus is already there when the group is done. Address: Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
The Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) occupies a prime waterfront position on the south side of Fort Lauderdale's New River, directly adjacent to Port Everglades. The venue hosts major trade shows, conventions, and consumer expos year-round — including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show each October/November, which draws 100,000+ attendees over five days and turns the entire SE 17th Street causeway into a parking and traffic nightmare. During the Boat Show, nearby parking sells out well in advance, rideshare demand in the waterfront corridor spikes for the full five days, and hotel rates across Broward County jump significantly.
A dedicated shuttle circuit from hotel blocks to the convention center curbside is the cleanest solution for corporate groups or convention delegations — and for the Boat Show specifically, booking transportation 3–4 months ahead is not overcautious. Check the official convention center directions page for current approach roads and bus drop-off information. Address: 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | Phone: (954) 765-5900

Funky Buddha Brewery
Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334) is one of South Florida's most recognized craft breweries, known for its Floridian Hefeweizen and Maple Bacon Coffee Porter. The taproom sits in an industrial park in Oakland Park — north of Fort Lauderdale proper — with on-site parking that handles regular taproom traffic reasonably well but gets tight during ticketed tap takeovers and special release events. Those events, held several times a year, draw significant regional crowds and can fill the lot before the event even opens.
More importantly, Funky Buddha is most often visited as part of a broader Broward brewery crawl — paired with stops in Wilton Manors, Davie, or along the A1A corridor — and a bus makes the logistics of moving a group of 15–30 across three zip codes in a single afternoon genuinely straightforward. For brewing event schedules, check Funky Buddha's official events calendar. Address: 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334 | Phone: (954) 440-0046