Group Transportation Across Fort Lauderdale — FLL, Port Everglades, Las Olas & the Beach

Fort Lauderdale Charter Bus Rental — Group Transportation for Cruises, Conventions & Events

Elite Bus Rental USA arranges charter bus, minibus, and shuttle transportation across Fort Lauderdale and Broward County — FLL arrivals, Port Everglades cruise transfers, Broward County Convention Center events, beach-hotel groups, weddings, and boat-show weekends.

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Fort Lauderdale Group Travel

Charter Bus Rental in Fort Lauderdale: Where the Airport, Port & Convention Center Sit Side by Side

Fort Lauderdale is unusually compact for group travel: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Port Everglades, and the Broward County Convention Center are all close together just south of downtown. Groups book a charter bus or minibus here mainly for cruise transfers, convention shuttles, and moves between the airport and beach or downtown hotels — plus weddings, boat-show weekends, and nights out along Las Olas Boulevard.

Because those three anchors are so close, the transfers themselves are short. What takes planning is the timing: cruise days put thousands of passengers on the same few roads at once, conventions run on fixed session schedules, and beach hotels along A1A have limited room for large vehicles to load. Agreeing on pickup points, times, and the luggage count in advance matters more than the distance.

Most routes in Broward use a short list of roads: I-95 north–south through the city, I-595 east–west toward the airport and port, Florida's Turnpike to the west, and US 1 and A1A along the coast. In October 2025 Broward County opened the Convention Center Connector, an elevated bypass through Port Everglades that gives direct access to the convention center and two of the cruise terminals.

Elite Bus Rental USA arranges group transportation from FLL, Port Everglades, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas, the beach hotels, and nearby Broward cities such as Hollywood. For trips elsewhere in the state, see Florida charter bus rental.

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Areas We Cover

Fort Lauderdale Areas Groups Travel Between

Most Fort Lauderdale group trips move between a few close-together areas.

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Airport & Port District

FLL, Port Everglades, and the convention center south of downtown — the center of cruise and conference travel.

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Fort Lauderdale Beach & A1A

Beachfront hotels and resorts where many cruise and wedding groups stay; loading space at hotel entrances can be tight.

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Las Olas & Downtown

Restaurants, shops, and the riverfront — popular for group dinners, receptions, and evenings out.

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Hollywood & South Broward

Beach hotels and a large casino resort south of the airport, plus hotels that suit early cruise departures.

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West Broward

Office parks, hotels, and the sports arena in Sunrise, reached along I-595 and the Sawgrass Expressway.

Services in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale Group Transportation Services

These are the Fort Lauderdale trips groups ask about most.

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Port Everglades Cruise Transfers

FLL-to-hotel, hotel-to-terminal, and terminal-to-airport transfers for groups sailing from Port Everglades, timed around boarding and disembarkation.

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FLL Arrivals & Departures

Cruise, convention, and wedding groups collected together at FLL and taken to beach, downtown, or port-area hotels. See group airport transfers.

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Convention Shuttles

Hotel loops to the expanded Broward County Convention Center, plus offsite dinners on Las Olas or the Intracoastal. See corporate charter.

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Boat Show & Event Weekends

Transport for exhibitors and visitors during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and other large waterfront events.

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Beach & Waterfront Weddings

Guests shuttled between beach hotels and waterfront or garden venues, with a late-night return. See wedding shuttle service.

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Casino Outings

Round-trip group outings to the casino resort in Hollywood and other Broward destinations. See casino bus trips.

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Private Events & Nights Out

Birthdays, bachelorette groups, and reunions moving between the beach and Las Olas. See private event transportation.

Airport, Port & Convention Center

FLL, Port Everglades & Convention Travel

These three places shape almost every Fort Lauderdale group itinerary.

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL)

South of downtown and right next to Port Everglades, with several terminals — share your airline and terminal so pickup is planned at the right one.

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Port Everglades

One of the world's busiest cruise homeports, with multiple terminals. Send your cruise line, terminal, and boarding time, and allow generous time between landing and boarding on busy sailing days.

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Broward County Convention Center

On the Intracoastal Waterway next to the port. Its East Expansion opened in October 2025 alongside a new headquarters hotel, so larger conventions are now common here.

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Seasonal Demand

Winter and spring are peak cruise and visitor seasons, and the boat show and large conventions fill hotels — book early for those dates. Summer storms can also slow traffic, so build some flexibility into tight connections.

Vehicles

A Vehicle for Every Fort Lauderdale Group & Route

For cruise groups, plan around luggage as much as headcount — most passengers carry large suitcases. Capacities are the maximum per vehicle type; amenities vary, and your quote confirms the exact vehicle.

Vehicle guide for Fort Lauderdale group trips
Passengers	Vehicle	Best For
Up to 56 passengers	Charter bus	Large cruise groups with luggage and convention hotel loops.
Up to 38 passengers	Minibus	Wedding guests and mid-sized groups at beach hotels with tight entrances.
15–40 passengers	Party bus	Celebrations along Las Olas and the beach.
Up to 15 passengers	Sprinter van	Small cruise parties and executive FLL pickups.
6–12 passengers	Limousine	Wedding parties and special-occasion arrivals.

Tell us the suitcase count when you request a quote, so the vehicle has room for everyone's bags. See all vehicles on our fleet page.

Pricing

How Much Does Charter Bus Rental Cost in Fort Lauderdale?

For budgeting, plan on roughly $1,300–$2,200 per day for a full-size 56-passenger charter bus and about $1,000–$1,400 per day for a minibus. Most Fort Lauderdale jobs are short — FLL to a hotel, a hotel to the port, a convention loop — and are typically billed hourly with a 4–5 hour minimum. Your driver is included in every charter quote.

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Sprinter Van

From ~$90–$150 / hour
Small cruise parties and FLL pickups under 15. Minimum hours may apply.

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Minibus

~$1,000–$1,400 / day
Up to 38 passengers — weddings, beach hotels, and mid-sized groups.

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Full-Size Charter Bus

~$1,300–$2,200 / day
Up to 56 passengers for cruise groups and convention loops.

These ranges are for planning, not a quote. Because transfers between FLL, the port, and nearby hotels are short, the hourly minimum often sets the price of a single transfer; combining an embarkation transfer and a return pickup a week later means two separate jobs. Peak cruise season, the boat show, and large conventions reduce availability, so book early. A driver gratuity is customary, and your quote spells out the costs that apply.

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Booking

Book Your Fort Lauderdale Charter Bus in 3 Simple Steps

Quoting is free, and nothing is booked until you're happy with each transfer.

Send the Details

Share your FLL flights, hotel, cruise sailing or convention dates, and how many people and bags are traveling.

Review the Transfers

We plan each leg — airport, hotel, port, venue — and send a clear price.

Confirm & Ride

Once confirmed, we coordinate pickup points, times, and driver instructions for each transfer.

What to Have Ready for Your Quote

FLL airline, terminal, and flight numbers
Hotel name and pickup entrance (beach, downtown, or port area)
Port Everglades cruise line, terminal, and boarding or disembark time
Convention or event schedule
Passenger count and number of suitcases
Accessibility needs, such as a wheelchair-accessible vehicle

See typical ranges in our pricing guide, or read the 10 factors to consider before booking a charter bus.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Fort Lauderdale Charter Bus Rental

How much does charter bus rental cost in Fort Lauderdale?

A full-size charter bus typically costs about $1,300–$2,200 per day and a minibus $1,000–$1,400 per day, but most local transfers are short and billed hourly with a 4–5 hour minimum. Your driver is included in every charter quote — request a free quote for your exact transfers.

Can you pick up our group at FLL?

Yes. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International sits right next to Port Everglades and south of downtown. Send your airline, terminal, and flight numbers and we'll plan the pickup. See group airport transfers.

Can you take our group from FLL straight to Port Everglades?

Yes. Because the airport and port are next to each other, same-day airport-to-ship transfers are common — but allow generous time between landing and boarding, and share both your flight and boarding times.

Do you handle the return trip after the cruise?

Yes. We schedule pickups at your Port Everglades terminal after disembarkation and take the group to FLL, a hotel, or elsewhere in Florida. Tell us your ship, terminal, and flights.

How much luggage should we plan for on a cruise transfer?

Most cruise passengers bring one or two large suitcases. Give us the total suitcase count when you request a quote, and we'll recommend a vehicle — or a second one — with enough room.

Do you provide shuttles for the Broward County Convention Center?

Yes. We run hotel loops around your session schedule and offsite dinner transfers. The convention center's East Expansion opened in October 2025, so larger events here are now common — book early for big dates.

Can you transport our group during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Yes. Exhibitors and visitor groups often need hotel-to-venue transport during the show, when roads and hotels are busy. Reserve well ahead and share your daily schedule.

Do you offer wedding shuttles in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. We plan shuttles between beach or downtown hotels and waterfront, garden, or ballroom venues, plus a late-night return. See our wedding shuttle service.

Can beach hotels accommodate a full-size bus at pickup?

Some beachfront hotels have tight entrances. Tell us the hotel when you request a quote; if space is limited, a minibus or an agreed nearby pickup point may work better.

Can you arrange a wheelchair-accessible vehicle?

Yes, when one is available for your date. Note how many passengers use wheelchairs or need step-free boarding in your quote request, and we'll confirm the accessible options for your Fort Lauderdale transfers.

Can we book trips from Fort Lauderdale to other Florida cities?

Yes. Day trips and multi-day itineraries to other parts of Florida, including the Keys and Central Florida, can be planned. See Florida charter bus rental.

How far ahead should we book in Fort Lauderdale?

For most transfers, 1–2 weeks ahead is enough. For winter and spring cruise peaks, the boat show, and large conventions, book several weeks ahead.