Plantation Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
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That's actually great news. Because Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com isn't limited to a single fleet, you're not limited to whatever one company happens to have available on your date. You get access to a network of bus companies serving Plantation and all of Broward County — party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, Sprinter limos — with pricing available online in seconds or by phone any day of the year at 954-828-0219.
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Bus Rentals for Plantation Groups
Plantation groups can compare 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, party buses seating 15 to 50, and 40–56 passenger charter buses — all through a single quote form. Browse the full vehicle lineup to see what's available for your date and group size.
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Your Plantation Party Bus With Popular Amenities
For a birthday night or bachelorette crawl through Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas corridor, a 15- to 50-passenger party bus is the right pick — most come with wraparound perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar setup, flat-panel TVs, and a premium Bluetooth sound system. For corporate shuttles between Plantation's office parks along Peters Road and the Broward County Convention Center, a minibus handles the route with reclining seats and powerful A/C without the bulk of a full coach. And for large groups heading to Hard Rock Stadium or Port Everglades on a cruise embarkation morning, a 56-passenger charter bus brings undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms — so nobody's making a pit stop on I-595.
Amenities vary by vehicle and availability. The quote tool shows exactly what's included so you can compare before you commit. Call 954-828-0219 any time to talk through options.
Air-conditioning
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AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
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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 954-828-0219 before booking.
Plantation Party Bus Prices
Party bus rental prices in Plantation, Florida generally run in the following ranges depending on vehicle size. A 15-passenger party bus typically runs $200–$350 per hour on weekdays and $250–$350 on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$350 weekdays and $275–$375 on weekends.
A 40-passenger party bus runs $300–$350 on weekdays and up to $500 on weekend nights. A full charter bus for a large corporate or event group generally runs $200–$350 per hour regardless of day. A minibus is the most budget-friendly at $200–$275 per hour on weekends.
These are planning ranges — your real price will move with the date, vehicle, demand on that weekend, and how many hours you need. The fastest way to get a specific quote? Fill out the form or call 954-828-0219 and you could have pricing in about a minute.
Check out the Plantation and Fort Lauderdale party bus prices page for more detail.
| 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 954-828-0219. | |||
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The other reason is range. Plantation sits right at the center of Broward County — close to I-595, the Turnpike, I-95, and US-441 — and your group might be heading to FLL for an early departure, to Amerant Bank Arena for a concert, to Port Everglades for a Saturday sailing, or to Hard Rock Stadium for a Dolphins Sunday. Those are four completely different trips that need four different vehicles. Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com can pull up options for all of them.
One site, one call, one form — and you're comparing buses for your actual trip instead of chasing down quotes.
For specific trips, the blog guides go deep: FLL airport shuttle planning, Port Everglades cruise transfers, and Amerant Bank Arena group transportation all break down exactly how a bus works at those venues.
Plantation Party Bus Services Available
Whatever brings your group together in Plantation — a prom, a corporate outing, a wedding weekend, a stadium run — there's a bus in the network ready for it. Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com covers every major occasion across Broward County. Here's how each one works.

Plantation Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315) sits roughly 8 miles east of downtown Plantation via I-595 — about 15 minutes in normal traffic, and considerably longer on a Friday afternoon when I-595 eastbound backs up past University Drive. For groups flying in together or heading out on a shared departure, a Sprinter van or minibus is a clean solution: one pickup, one drop-off at the correct terminal, no coordinating rideshares that don't all show up at once.
At FLL, commercial vehicle pickup follows terminal-specific staging — your group should be assembled with luggage before the bus is called in. Check the FLL airport shuttle guide for a detailed breakdown of how commercial pickups work at each terminal. For groups continuing to Port Everglades after landing, a direct transfer skips the rental car counter entirely — the Port Everglades guide covers that handoff.
Call 954-828-0219 to lock in your airport pickup window.

Plantation Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Most Plantation bachelorette itineraries end up in one of three places: Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the stretch of bars and clubs along State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale Beach, or the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. Each one has a different parking reality. Las Olas on a Friday or Saturday night means $20–$30 lots and a long walk.
Fort Lauderdale Beach means a garage hunt on A1A that fills by 9 p.m. Seminole Hard Rock has plenty of parking — but nobody wants to be the one not drinking.
A Plantation bachelorette party bus rental handles all three stops on one ticket. Party buses in the 20–40 passenger range come with LED lighting, a bar setup, and sound systems that keep the energy going between venues. The night runs on your schedule, not the rideshare surge.
Call 954-828-0219 to compare options and lock in your date — Friday and Saturday nights in peak season book fast.

Plantation Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Plantation has a large and celebrated quinceañera and Sweet 16 culture across its communities, and a party bus arrival is one of the most dramatic and memorable entrances your group can make to the reception hall. Popular Broward County reception venues for these events include spots throughout Davie, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines — all within 20–30 minutes of Plantation. A Plantation birthday party bus can match your color scheme and seat anywhere from 15 to 50, depending on the size of the bridal party and family group making the arrival.
For adult milestone birthdays hitting Las Olas for dinner and then Fort Lauderdale Beach for the late night, a party bus keeps everyone together from the first stop to the last without anyone worrying about getting back to Plantation. Use the online quote tool to check availability, or call 954-828-0219 to get sizing recommendations for your headcount.

Plantation Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The two main concert venues for Plantation groups are Amerant Bank Arena (1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) — about 10 minutes up US-441 from central Plantation — and Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314), roughly 15 minutes south on US-441. Both fill up fast on show nights, and both create the same postgame rideshare problem: surge pricing, long queues, and groups split across multiple cars.
A Plantation concert bus rental solves this cleanly. Your group loads up at one Plantation address, arrives together, and the bus is staged and ready when the encore ends — no surge pricing, no splitting up. For Amerant Bank Arena specifically, the venue bus guide covers where commercial vehicles drop off and stage on Panther Parkway.
For Seminole Hard Rock, see the Hard Rock Hollywood guide. Call 954-828-0219 to check availability on your show date.

Plantation Corporate Event Transportation
Plantation's business corridor runs along Peters Road, Broward Boulevard, and the stretch of University Drive between I-595 and Sunrise Boulevard — office parks, mid-rise campuses, and regional headquarters that generate real group transportation demand for conferences, team events, and employee shuttles. The Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) is about 12 miles east — manageable until a convention day turns I-595 eastbound into a parking lot at 8 a.m.
A Plantation corporate charter bus rental keeps your team on schedule and off the highway stress. A minibus handles a team of 15–20 with reclining seats and climate control. A full charter bus moves 40–56 employees to an offsite conference without anyone burning time hunting for parking at the convention center.
For executive transfers, a Sprinter van or Sprinter limo covers smaller groups with individual USB charging and privacy glass. Call 954-828-0219 to talk through shuttle contracts or one-time group moves.

Plantation Private Event Transportation Services
Plantation sits at the geographic center of a county that hosts some of Florida's biggest annual events — and several of them create transportation nightmares that a private charter bus sidesteps completely. The Tortuga Music Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park draws massive crowds in April with road closures along A1A and no parking to speak of near the festival grounds. The SunFest music festival in nearby West Palm Beach runs in late April and early May and generates I-95 and Turnpike backups heading north.
The Broward County Fair and various stadium events at Hard Rock Stadium push rideshare pricing to multiples of normal on peak days.
A Plantation private charter bus bypasses all of it — one flat rate, one pickup, and your group arrives together without anyone monitoring surge pricing. For family reunions hitting multiple Broward County parks in a day, a charter bus keeps 40–56 people on the same schedule without a five-car caravan. Call 954-828-0219 to talk through a custom itinerary.

Plantation Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Broward County prom season runs late April through May, and Plantation-area high schools — including South Plantation High, Plantation High, and American Heritage — hold their proms within a few weeks of each other. That concentration of demand across a short window means availability on premium party buses goes fast. Book by December if you want the vehicle you actually want at a price that makes sense.
Waiting until March or April in a peak prom year means paying more for what's left — or finding nothing available at all.
A Plantation prom party bus rental is straightforward through Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com: compare buses by size and amenities, confirm the pickup plan, and the provider takes it from there. Call 954-828-0219 to get options for your school's prom date before the window closes.

Plantation School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Getting 30–50 students across Broward County for a field trip is a logistical puzzle that a charter bus or minibus makes much simpler. Popular Plantation-area school field trip destinations include the Museum of Discovery and Science (401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312), about 8 miles east via Broward Boulevard; Everglades Holiday Park (21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332), roughly 15 minutes south on US-441; and the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304) on the barrier island. Each has different parking and loading realities — and a charter bus handles all of them more efficiently than coordinating a caravan of parent vehicles.
A Plantation school field trip bus rental through the network can include overhead storage, onboard restrooms on select vehicles, and PA systems — which matter when you're managing 40 middle schoolers. ADA-accessible vehicles are available; mention it when you request your quote. Call 954-828-0219 to get started.

Plantation Sporting Event Transportation
The two biggest game-day transportation challenges from Plantation are Hard Rock Stadium (1 Hard Rock Stadium Way, Miami Gardens, FL 33056) for Dolphins, Hurricanes, and Formula 1 events, and Amerant Bank Arena (1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) for Florida Panthers games. Hard Rock is about 30 miles south via the Turnpike — which turns into a slow crawl on Dolphins Sunday — and rideshare pickup post-game stages in Lot 44 at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, a 25-minute walk from the stadium gates. A charter bus drops your group at the stadium approach and is staged for the return before the final whistle.
Amerant Bank Arena is only 10 minutes from central Plantation on US-441, but on a sold-out Panthers playoff night, Panther Parkway backs up and available parking fills early. A minibus handles a Plantation group of 15–25 for a Panthers game cleanly — drop-off steps from the entrance, pickup confirmed before you leave your seat. Check the Amerant Bank Arena bus guide and the Hard Rock Stadium guide for specific drop-off logistics.
For a Plantation sporting event bus rental, call 954-828-0219.

Plantation Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Plantation and Broward County wedding venues span everything from waterfront estates in Fort Lauderdale to hotel ballrooms along Broward Boulevard and garden venues in Davie. The guest shuttle challenge is almost always the same: your hotel block is in one city, your ceremony is in another, and your reception is somewhere else entirely. Coordinating that for 80–150 guests without a shuttle bus means guests arriving at different times, some driving confused on unfamiliar roads, and nobody fully relaxed during cocktail hour.
A Plantation wedding shuttle bus handles the circuit cleanly — hotel to ceremony, ceremony to reception, reception back to the hotel block — with clear departure windows and one point of contact. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo works perfectly for the bridal party on the wedding day itself. For venues along the Fort Lauderdale waterfront where valet and street parking are limited on Saturday nights, a charter bus or minibus shuttle is genuinely the most practical solution for your guests.
Call 954-828-0219 to build a shuttle plan around your timeline.

Plantation Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Broward County's craft brewery scene has grown considerably in recent years, and a Plantation pub crawl that hits three or four stops on a Saturday is a popular group outing. Nearby spots worth building an itinerary around include Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334), about 12 miles east of Plantation, which is one of South Florida's largest and most popular craft breweries and draws big weekend crowds. Barrel of Monks Brewing (1141 S Rogers Circle #5, Boca Raton, FL 33487) is about 20 miles north and worth the drive for Belgian-style ales in a tasting room with a full food menu.
A Plantation pub crawl bus rental keeps your group together across all the stops without anyone navigating Florida's unpredictable I-595 connector on the way home. Call 954-828-0219 to build your route.
How to Book Your Plantation Party Bus
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Plantation & Beyond
Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com finds transportation across all of Broward County and beyond. Whether you need a Hollywood party bus, a Davie bus rental, a Sunrise party bus, a Lauderhill party bus rental, or transportation from anywhere else in the region, the network covers it. Check the full service area to confirm coverage for your pickup city.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plantation Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
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What is Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com?
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How does Fortlauderdalepartybusrental.com work?
Enter your trip details — pickup city, date, group size, and where you're going — into the online quote form or call 954-828-0219 any day of the year. You'll see available vehicles, pricing, and photos from companies serving your area. Compare options side by side and find the one that fits your group and your budget.
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How much does a party bus cost in Plantation?
Party bus rental prices in Plantation vary by vehicle size, day of week, and how long you need the bus. A 15-passenger party bus generally runs $200–$350 per hour on weekdays and $250–$350 on weekends. A 25-passenger bus runs $250–$375 depending on the night.
A full charter bus for a large group typically runs $200–$350 per hour. These are planning ranges — real pricing depends on your specific date and itinerary. Fill out the form or call 954-828-0219 and you can have pricing in about a minute.
Where do buses drop off at Amerant Bank Arena for Panthers games?
Amerant Bank Arena (1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) is about 10 minutes north of central Plantation on US-441. Commercial vehicles approach via Panther Parkway and stage in designated areas around the arena. The Amerant Bank Arena bus guide covers the specific drop-off and pickup logistics.
On sold-out playoff nights, Panther Parkway backs up significantly — a pre-arranged bus with a confirmed pickup window is much simpler than coordinating rideshares in a crowded post-game lot.
How does a charter bus transfer to Port Everglades work for a cruise group?
Port Everglades (1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) is about 15 miles east of Plantation via I-595 — roughly 20–25 minutes in normal traffic, longer on Saturday cruise embarkation mornings when multiple ships board simultaneously. Charter buses enter through the port's designated commercial gates and drop off curbside at your specific cruise terminal. Confirming your terminal number with your cruise line before embarkation morning is critical — each terminal has a separate approach road within the port.
The Port Everglades bus guide has the full breakdown. Port parking costs $20–$22 per day depending on the lot, so for a group of 12 traveling on a 7-night cruise, a shared charter bus transfer is typically far less expensive than parking multiple cars for the week.
Can a charter bus get my group to FLL for an early flight?
Yes — and for early flights especially, a charter bus from Plantation is one of the more practical options. FLL is about 8 miles east on I-595, but Plantation pickups at 4:30 or 5 a.m. for 6 a.m. departures mean the airport is quiet and the approach is clean. Commercial vehicles stage at FLL's designated ground transportation areas at each terminal.
Gather your full group with luggage before calling the bus in — the FLL airport shuttle guide covers exactly how pickups work at each terminal. Call 954-828-0219 to set up a departure morning transfer.
What's the best bus size for a Plantation corporate shuttle?
For most corporate shuttle runs between Plantation's business parks and the Broward County Convention Center or Fort Lauderdale hotels, a 15–35 passenger minibus is the right fit — maneuverable enough for downtown Fort Lauderdale's one-way streets, big enough to move a full department in one shot. For company-wide events or convention shuttles moving 40+ employees at once, a charter bus is the cleaner option. Call 954-828-0219 and describe your headcount and route — the right size will be obvious from there.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Plantation?
For most events outside peak periods, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but you'll have better vehicle selection and better pricing if you book earlier. The windows that fill fastest in Broward County are prom season (late April through May), Tortuga Music Festival weekend in April, Dolphins home games that draw large fan groups, and New Year's Eve. For prom specifically: if you're booking for a Plantation-area high school, December is the right time to lock in — waiting until spring means paying premium rates for what's left.
For any event where your date is already confirmed, booking as soon as the headcount is set is always the better move. Call 954-828-0219 to check availability right now.
Popular Plantation Party Bus Destinations
Plantation groups head all over Broward County and South Florida — here are six destinations that come up most often, with the transportation details that actually matter for planning your trip.

Amerant Bank Arena
Amerant Bank Arena (1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) is home to the Florida Panthers and one of South Florida's busiest concert venues — and it's practically in Plantation's backyard, about 10 minutes north on US-441. On regular-season Panthers nights, traffic around Panther Parkway is manageable. On playoff nights or for major touring acts, the arena draws up to 19,250 fans and the surrounding surface lots fill hours before puck drop.
Rideshare availability after events can be thin, with surge pricing common in the immediate postgame window. A charter bus or minibus from Plantation drops your group steps from the main entrance and stages for pickup so you're not standing in a crowded lot refreshing an app. See the full Amerant Bank Arena bus guide for drop-off specifics.
Phone: (954) 835-7000

Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium (1 Hard Rock Stadium Way, Miami Gardens, FL 33056) hosts Miami Dolphins games, University of Miami football, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix events, and major concerts. From Plantation, it's about 30 miles south via Florida's Turnpike — roughly 45 minutes in normal conditions, and considerably longer when tens of thousands of fans are headed the same direction. The Formula 1 Grand Prix in May and sold-out Dolphins games close NW 199th Street for hours before kickoff.
Rideshare pickup after games stages in Lot 44 at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, an estimated 25-minute walk from the stadium gates. A charter bus changes the math: your group rides down together, pregame energy builds on the road, and the bus is already staged for the return trip. Check the Hard Rock Stadium bus guide before your visit.
Phone: (305) 943-8000

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315) serves tens of millions of passengers a year and ranks among the fastest-growing airports in the Southeast. For Plantation groups flying out together — destination bachelorette trips, corporate retreats, family vacations — coordinating rideshares for 10 or 15 people from a Plantation neighborhood means multiple vehicles, staggered arrivals, and the real possibility someone misses the flight. A Sprinter van or minibus handles the whole group in one trip.
FLL has four terminals with separate commercial vehicle staging areas — your group should be fully assembled with luggage before the bus is called in. The FLL airport shuttle guide has terminal-by-terminal pickup details. Phone: (954) 359-1200

Port Everglades
Port Everglades (1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, handling several million passengers annually across more than a dozen cruise terminals. From Plantation, it's about 15 miles east on I-595 — a straightforward drive on a Tuesday, a congested mess on a Saturday morning when three or four ships board simultaneously and embarkation day traffic stacks up on the I-595 eastbound approach. Port parking runs $20–$22 per day in the port's own garages.
For a group of 14 on a 7-night cruise, that's over $2,000 in parking alone before you factor in gas and tolls. A charter bus transfer from Plantation drops your group curbside at the correct terminal — each ship has a separate terminal building within the port, so confirming your terminal assignment with the cruise line before embarkation morning matters. Full logistics in the Port Everglades bus guide.
Phone: (954) 523-3404

Museum of Discovery and Science
The Museum of Discovery and Science (401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312) is Broward County's largest science museum — and one of the most popular school field trip destinations in South Florida, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to its hands-on exhibits and the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater. It sits in the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fort Lauderdale, about 8 miles east of Plantation via Broward Boulevard. Street parking in that block of downtown Fort Lauderdale is genuinely scarce on weekday mornings when school groups arrive in volume, and the nearest garage requires a walk.
A charter bus drops the group at the museum entrance on SW 2nd Street and handles the return without any parking logistics at all. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — mention it when requesting your quote. Address: 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: (954) 467-6637

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314) is one of South Florida's biggest entertainment destinations — the guitar-shaped hotel tower alone is visible from miles out on US-441. The complex includes Hard Rock Live (a 7,000-seat indoor concert venue), a casino floor, multiple restaurants, and a sprawling pool complex that hosts its own events. From Plantation, it's about 15 minutes south on US-441 or the Turnpike.
Parking at the casino is plentiful in the attached garages, but for groups where everyone wants to be in on the night rather than rotating as a designated driver, a party bus makes the whole equation simpler. See the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood bus guide for drop-off specifics at Hard Rock Live events. Phone: (866) 502-7529