TLDR: Bus and charter parking at loanDepot Park is directed to West Lot 3 off NW 5th Street, a short walk from the First Base Gate — a completely different spot than the small rideshare lot most fans get stuck walking from, and Daviepartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare a party bus or charter bus for the Davie-to-Miami run in under a minute.
loanDepot Park sits on the old Orange Bowl footprint in Little Havana, about two miles west of downtown Miami, which means every road that feeds it — NW 7th Street, NW 17th Avenue, the ramps off SR-836 — is also feeding a dense neighborhood grid at the same time thirty-some-thousand fans are trying to get to the same seven acres of parking lots. From Davie, that's roughly a 25-mile drive down I-95, and how your group handles those last few blocks around Marlins Way decides whether the night starts with everyone walking in together or with four separate group texts asking "where'd you park?"
This guide covers exactly where a charter bus or party bus drops off and stages at loanDepot Park, what the surface lots and garages actually cost, how the drive looks from Davie and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and what size vehicle makes sense for your group. Everything below is sourced from the Marlins' own transportation pages, and every fact here is one you can act on — not a guess.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at loanDepot Park
loanDepot Park has four main gates, one at each corner of the stadium, and each one lines up with a specific parking garage or lot: the Home Plate Gate at the northwest corner (Felo Ramirez Drive and Marlins Way), the Third Base Gate at the northeast corner (Felo Ramirez Drive and Orange Bowl Way), the First Base Gate at the southwest corner (Bobby Maduro Drive and Marlins Way), and the Center Field Gate at the southeast corner. Knowing which gate lines up with your bus's lot is the difference between a two-minute walk in and a hike around the entire building.
For a charter bus or party bus, that lot is West Lot 3, entered off NW 5th Street near Marlins Way, right next to the First Base Gate. The Marlins' own official parking page directs bus parking to this lot and notes that it needs to be purchased in advance — it isn’t something you can grab at the gate on game day. That single detail is what a Davie sporting event party bus rental takes off your plate: when you request a quote, the vehicle and its parking are sorted together instead of your group finding out about a sold-out lot at the curb.
Where Rideshares Go vs. Where a Bus Waits
If part of your group is planning to grab a rideshare separately, know that the Marlins route Uber and Lyft to East Lot 1 at 1380 NW 6th Street, on the opposite side of the ballpark near the Third Base Gate — a small lot that fills fast and gets crowded fast after the last out. A bus skips that scramble entirely: it parks at West Lot 3, stays there through the game, and is exactly where your group left it when the last inning wraps, instead of everyone hunting for a car in a packed rideshare queue.
Parking Prices at loanDepot Park — What a Bus Rental Saves
loanDepot Park runs four parking garages (one behind each gate) and six surface lots, all priced dynamically, typically landing somewhere between $15 and $30 a car depending on the date and how close you park, with valet running $30 to $45 and requiring advance purchase. Multiply that by a dozen or more cars for a group outing, plus the West Lot 3 bus rate on top for anyone hauling a trailer or oversized vehicle, and separate cars get expensive fast. One charter bus or party bus buys one parking spot for the whole group, at one rate, in the lot closest to the gate you're actually walking through.
Bus and charter parking at loanDepot Park is directed to West Lot 3 off NW 5th Street, next to the First Base Gate — not the East Lot 1 rideshare zone by Third Base. Because that lot has to be purchased ahead of the game, it's handled as part of your quote instead of something your group discovers is sold out at the entrance.
Rent a Bus to loanDepot Park from Davie
Davie to loanDepot Park runs about 25 miles, and the most direct path is I-595 east to I-95 south, riding I-95 down into Miami before cutting over on SR-836 to the NW 17th Avenue exit and looping onto NW 7th Street toward Marlins Way. Off-peak, that drive lands around 35 to 45 minutes; on a weeknight game with 7:10 first pitch, the I-95/836 interchange backs up well before the ballpark itself does, so build in the extra buffer rather than cutting it close.
A charter bus or party bus takes that interchange off your hands completely — your group boards at one pickup point in Davie, Plantation, Weston, or wherever your crew is starting, and the drive down I-95 becomes the pregame instead of the stressful part of the night. One quote through Daviepartybuscompany.com covers pickup anywhere in Broward County, whether your group is coming from a Pembroke Pines party bus pickup, a Fort Lauderdale party bus run, or straight out of Davie itself.
Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) to loanDepot Park
When part of your group is flying in for a Marlins series, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport sits about 24 miles north of loanDepot Park, roughly a 30 to 45-minute drive depending on how the 95/836 corridor is running. Broward County's official FLL ground transportation page lists the lower-level arrivals roadway as the pickup point at each terminal, so your coordinator can confirm the exact curb once the group has bags in hand.
A single bus is the cleanest way to handle a fly-in group headed straight to a game: one pickup at baggage claim instead of splitting eight or ten people across separate rideshares fighting for cars at the same curb. See the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport shuttle guide for the terminal-by-terminal pickup details, or the Davie airport transportation page for coordinating pickup on the Broward side.
What Size Party Bus or Charter Bus Fits Your Marlins Game Group?
A loanDepot Park outing can be four people in a suite or forty people filling out a company outing, and the right vehicle depends entirely on your headcount and how much gear is coming along.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Best for a Marlins trip | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Suite groups, small family outings | Leather seating, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (15–30 passengers) | ~15–30 | Birthday or milestone game outings | Built-in bar area, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Company or league groups needing a quick, comfortable ride | Strong A/C, reclining seats |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large corporate outings, season-ticket groups, school or youth teams | Reclining seats, overhead storage, undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restroom |
For a company suite night, a Davie corporate event party bus pickup keeps clients and staff together from the office to the First Base Gate without anyone worrying about a parking pass. For a milestone birthday at the ballpark, a Davie birthday party bus rental turns the drive itself into part of the celebration. Browse the full vehicle lineup to see every option side by side.
loanDepot Park Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices
Pricing for a loanDepot Park run depends on vehicle size, how many hours you need the bus reserved for, and how far the pickup is from Miami. To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run roughly $150–$400/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run about $110–$260/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run around $190–$410/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run about $310–$530/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run roughly $160–$310/hour or $1,300–$2,600 for a full day.
The real number for your date moves with mileage, the vehicle you pick, and how far in advance you plan — but getting it doesn't take long. Fill out the quick form or call 954-779-5980 and you can have pricing for your exact Marlins trip in about a minute, all-inclusive, with no obligation. Check the Davie party bus prices page for a broader look at what shapes the range.
loanDepot Park Bag Policy & Game-Day Rules for Groups
loanDepot Park's official ballpark guide allows one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 16″ × 16″ × 8″ per person, plus a small clutch no larger than 6″ × 8″, with exceptions for medical and infant-care items. Backpacks and non-clear bags larger than that are turned away at the gate, and loanDepot Park does not offer on-site bag check — so the smart move for a group is to leave anything oversized on the bus rather than carry it to the gate and get turned back.
That's one more reason a private bus works well for a ballpark trip: jackets, extra gear, and anything that won't fit the clear-bag rule can just stay on board instead of getting left behind or thrown out at security.
2026 Miami Marlins Homestands Worth Renting a Bus For
loanDepot Park runs a full season of home games, and a handful of the remaining 2026 series draw bigger crowds and tighter parking than a quiet Tuesday night:
- Los Angeles Angels, August 7–9, 2026 — a weekend interleague series that typically pulls a bigger walk-up crowd.
- Boston Red Sox, August 24–26, 2026 — one of the more heavily traveled visiting fan bases the Marlins host all year.
- Atlanta Braves, September 25–27, 2026 — the Marlins' final homestand of the regular season, with the added pull of a division rival.
See the official Marlins schedule for the full slate and any added dates. Whatever series your group is headed to, the West Lot 3 bus parking rule above holds all season, so get started on your vehicle and lot as early as you can once your tickets are set. Call 954-779-5980 to check availability for your date.
Leaving loanDepot Park After the Game
Getting out of the lots is the part first-timers underestimate most. When 30,000-plus fans head for their cars at the same time, the surface lots around Marlins Way and Orange Bowl Way empty slowly under directed traffic flow, and rideshare pickup at the small East Lot 1 zone backs up fast once the lot fills with a full night's worth of cars trying to leave at once.
A bus sidesteps most of that. It's parked at West Lot 3 the entire game, so once your group is back aboard, there's no searching a dark lot for the right row or waiting on a rideshare that can't find you in the crowd — just the ride back up I-95 while someone else handles the exit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus park at loanDepot Park?
Buses are directed to West Lot 3, entered off NW 5th Street near Marlins Way, right next to the First Base Gate. The Marlins' official parking page notes that bus parking needs to be purchased in advance rather than at the gate on game day.
Is bus parking the same as the rideshare pickup lot?
No. Rideshare pickup and drop-off is directed to East Lot 1 at 1380 NW 6th Street, on the opposite side of the ballpark near the Third Base Gate. Buses use West Lot 3 by the First Base Gate instead, which keeps a private bus group away from the smaller, faster-filling rideshare zone.
How much does parking cost at loanDepot Park?
General car parking across loanDepot Park's four garages and six surface lots is dynamically priced, typically landing between about $15 and $30, with advance-purchase valet running $30 to $45. Splitting a group across that many individual passes adds up fast compared to one bus using one lot.
How far is loanDepot Park from Davie?
It's about 25 miles, mainly down I-95 by way of I-595. Off-peak the drive runs 35 to 45 minutes, but the I-95/SR-836 interchange near the ballpark backs up ahead of most weeknight first pitches, so it's worth building in extra time.
How do I get from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) to loanDepot Park?
It's roughly 24 miles and about a 30–45 minute drive depending on traffic. Broward County's official FLL ground transportation page lists the lower-level arrivals roadway as the pickup point at each terminal for a coordinated group pickup.
What's the bag policy at loanDepot Park?
One clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 16″ × 16″ × 8″ per person, plus a small clutch no larger than 6″ × 8″, with exceptions for medical and infant-care bags. There's no bag check on site, so oversized items are best left on the bus.
How much does it cost to rent a party bus or charter bus to loanDepot Park?
To give you an idea: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run about $150–$400/hour, 15–20 passenger party buses run about $110–$260/hour, 20–30 passenger party buses run about $190–$410/hour, 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run about $310–$530/hour, and 40–56 passenger charter buses run about $160–$310/hour or $1,300–$2,600/day. Fill out the quick form or call 954-779-5980 for pricing on your exact date.
Can a bus wait at loanDepot Park through the whole game?
Yes — the bus is reserved for a block of hours, so it stays at West Lot 3 for the game and is ready when your group walks out, rather than needing to be called back to the ballpark.
How far in advance should I arrange a bus for a Marlins game?
As soon as your date and headcount are set. Weekend series and the bigger draws on the 2026 schedule, like the Red Sox and Braves homestands above, fill up vehicle availability faster than a weeknight game against a smaller draw.
Get Your loanDepot Park Bus Rental Quote Today
Whether it's a company suite night, a birthday outing, or a Broward County group flying friends in for a series, Daviepartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare a party bus, charter bus, or Sprinter van for the trip to loanDepot Park. Every quote is all-inclusive, there's no account required, and you're never limited to a single vehicle option.
Also headed to a game or show at Hard Rock Stadium, Kaseya Center, or Amerant Bank Arena while you're in town? Those guides cover their own drop-offs. For loanDepot Park, fill out the quick form or call 954-779-5980 any time and get pricing for your trip in about a minute.
