The spring training day trip from northwest Broward to Jupiter looks simple on the map — about 55 miles north, an hour on I-95, done. The part nobody warns you about comes after the exit. Preferred parking in the Abacoa development around Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium runs $10–$15 per vehicle, cash only, first-come-first-served — and on a popular Cardinals or Marlins home date, those spots are gone well before gates open.
Then there's the return: spring training games at Roger Dean typically wrap around 4:00–4:30 PM, which puts your group on southbound I-95 from Jupiter right as Palm Beach County's afternoon commute kicks in. The same 55-mile drive that took an hour this morning runs closer to 80–100 minutes heading back. Rent a charter bus or party bus to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from Parkland, and your group solves all three problems at once — dropped at the Gate B entrance steps from the ticket windows, the bus stages during the game, and the southbound grind is somebody else's concern.
This guide covers how group transportation actually works at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: the Gate B drop-off, how bus parking is arranged, the Abacoa lot cash-only quirk, the I-95 vs. Turnpike routing from Parkland, what 2026 construction changes for your group, and what's on the spring training schedule worth making the trip for. For the broader picture of group travel to South Florida sporting events, the Parkland sporting event transportation page covers the full range.
Why Rent a Party Bus or Charter Bus to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from Parkland?
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium seats 6,871 fans — smaller than most spring training parks — and on Cardinals-Marlins matchups or opening weekend, every one of those seats fills. The parking situation around the Abacoa development reflects that: the preferred lots (grass fields C, D, and E plus the Abacoa Parking Garage) hold a limited number of vehicles, run cash-only for the grass areas, and start filling up 90-plus minutes before first pitch on high-demand dates. Groups arriving by car from Parkland that leave at 11 AM for a 1 PM game routinely end up in overflow lots, adding a 0.2-mile walk to a facility that's already a tight squeeze.
The afternoon math also adds up fast. When you've got a 20-person fan group from Parkland, you're looking at 7–10 separate cars, 7–10 cash parking payments, 7–10 different spots in different grass fields, and at least that many people who have to stay straight for the drive home. Rent one 25-passenger party bus for the day and those logistics collapse into a single pickup, a single drop at Gate B, and a single bus ready when the final out lands.
Split across 25 people at typical day-trip rates, the per-head number usually lines up close to what each person would spend on parking and gas going separately — and the coordination headache disappears entirely.
| Option | Cost shape | Group arrives together? | Post-game pickup | Southbound I-95 return | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus or party bus | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival at Gate B | Bus stages nearby, ready when you walk out | Group rides together, return is handled | 15–56 passengers |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way plus post-game surge | No — multiple ETAs, multiple cars | Wait in afternoon heat on Main Street during demand spike | Each car navigates independently | 1–4 per car |
| Everyone drives and parks | $10–$15 per car (cash) plus gas per car | No — group splits across grass lots | Car hunt in unfamiliar lots after the game | Each car on its own in the afternoon crawl | 1–2 cars |
There is no rail connection to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Tran, Palm Beach County's bus system, has limited service in the Jupiter area with no Sunday routes on some lines and no practical connection from Broward County at all. A private bus is the only way a group from Parkland moves together door to door without everyone driving separately.
Call 754-290-8870 to check availability for your game date.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
The passenger drop-off zone at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is located directly in front of the stadium at Gate B on Main Street — the primary fan entrance, steps from the ticket windows. Gate B's drop-off area is ADA accessible, and all three main entry points (Gates A, B, and C) are fully accessible throughout the facility.
For charter buses and full-size motorcoaches, the stadium's published guidance is to contact the ticket office at (561) 630-1828 in advance to arrange appropriate accommodations for oversized vehicle parking. This step matters more at Roger Dean than at larger venues: the Abacoa development has a defined lot system with limited space, and confirming your bus parking arrangement before game day keeps your vehicle from searching for a staging spot while your group is already inside. The main stadium office can confirm the details by phone.
The drop-off zone at Gate B on Main Street is directly in front of the ticket windows — your group walks straight in. For charter buses and motorcoaches, call the stadium ticket office before your visit to confirm bus parking in the Abacoa lot system. That call is the difference between a clean drop-off and a staging scramble at a venue where lot space is genuinely limited.
Compare the Gate B drop to the rideshare situation on a sold-out spring training afternoon: rideshare pickups on Main Street and the surrounding Abacoa streets see a sharp demand spike when 6,800 fans push toward the exits at once, and post-game wait times and surge pricing climb fast. One bus, already staged, is ready when your group walks out. The Parkland group transportation services page covers multi-stop and multi-day trip logistics for groups hitting more than one spring training venue.
Parking at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: The Abacoa Lot Breakdown
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is built inside the Abacoa community — a planned residential and commercial development in Jupiter — which means parking is spread across a network of garages, grass fields, and surface lots rather than a single large stadium structure. Here is how that system is organized and where the friction points are for groups coming from Broward.
Preferred parking covers three grass lots west and north of the stadium — Lots C, D, and E — plus the Abacoa Parking Garage on Parkside Drive. The grass lots run approximately $10 per vehicle, cash only. The Abacoa Parking Garage runs approximately $15.
The cash-only requirement for the grass lots is the detail that catches Broward groups off guard most often — arrive without cash and attendants redirect you to overflow, which adds walking distance on a route you didn't plan for.
Overflow parking expands into the Florida Atlantic University lot (Lot A, about 0.2 miles from Gate B), two additional Abacoa garages (Lots F and G), and three surface lots (H, I, and J). Stadium personnel and signage manage overflow traffic flow when preferred areas fill. On popular spring training dates — Cardinals-Marlins home games, opening weekend, spring break Saturdays — preferred lots typically reach capacity 60–90 minutes before first pitch, well before gates open.
Overflow is not a short walk.
ADA parking is available along Main Street on the west side of the stadium and on Avenue A along the north side, plus in the Abacoa Parking Garage. The Gate B drop-off zone stays open for accessible arrival throughout game day.
For parking-specific questions, individual passes can be purchased at the stadium ticket office. Verify current cash requirements and lot availability before your trip — spring training parking logistics can shift between seasons. For your group, one bus means none of this math applies: the bus drops at Gate B, parks in the designated oversized area arranged through the ticket office, and the group moves directly into the stadium.
Getting to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from Parkland: Routes and Timing
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium sits in Jupiter at 4751 Main Street, roughly a quarter mile east of I-95 inside the Abacoa development. From central Parkland, that's approximately 55 miles north — about 55–65 minutes in normal traffic. Two main corridors connect northwest Broward to Jupiter.
I-95 North is the more direct route for most Parkland departures. From Sample Road or Hillsboro Boulevard, head east to I-95 and then north through Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. Exit at Exit 83 (Donald Ross Road) in Jupiter, head east approximately half a mile, and turn south onto Parkside Drive — the main approach to the stadium's west parking area and the Abacoa Parking Garage.
Note that Parkside Drive is the highest-traffic entrance approach; adding 15–20 minutes of buffer for the final stretch on game days keeps you ahead of the pre-game lot-fill.
Florida's Turnpike North is a natural option for groups departing from the Coconut Creek or Margate side of Parkland, where the Turnpike entrance is closer than I-95. Take the Turnpike north through Palm Beach County and exit at Indiantown Road (SR-706) near Jupiter, then head east toward the Abacoa development and Main Street. The Turnpike route adds a few miles compared to the straight I-95 run but can save time depending on where your group is starting.
| From… | Approx. distance | Off-peak drive time | Game-day buffer needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland (central / Sample Rd area) | ~55 miles | 55–65 min | 75–90 min |
| Coral Springs | ~53 miles | 55–60 min | 75 min |
| Coconut Creek / Margate | ~52 miles | 55–60 min | 70–80 min |
| Deerfield Beach | ~49 miles | 50–55 min | 65–75 min |
| Tamarac | ~54 miles | 55–65 min | 75–90 min |
For a 1 PM first pitch — the standard spring training start time — gates open at approximately 11:35 AM. A group leaving Parkland at 10:00–10:30 AM arrives with time to park the bus, walk to the gates, and settle in before warm-ups end. Leaving at 11 AM means threading the pre-game backup near Exit 83 and scrambling for whatever preferred lot space remains.
The afternoon return is the other half of the timing equation: games finishing at 4:00–4:30 PM put southbound I-95 traffic in its early commute cycle for Palm Beach and Broward counties. The same route that took 60 minutes this morning runs 80–100 minutes headed back, and the group navigates none of it from inside the bus.
2026 Construction at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium: What Groups Need to Know
The 2026 spring training season arrives in the middle of a major renovation at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The stadium renovation project began after the 2025 spring training season and includes a new Cardinals clubhouse, a new batting cage near the players' parking lot, and — on the fan side — a new party deck replacing the left-field bleachers and a new team store near the main entrance.
For game-day groups, the main stadium — Gates A, B, and C — is open as normal. The construction does not affect standard game-day fan access or the Gate B drop-off.
For groups planning to watch practice on non-game days, the routing changes significantly. The Cardinals' normal back-field entrance is closed for construction in 2026. To reach the practice fields, take Main Street to a right on Avenue A, then a left on Stadium Boulevard and continue until you see the Marlins Practice Fields signage.
Entry goes through the Marlins' side with a security check — bags shown, phones checked, wanding — before walking to the Kissell Quad, which has four fields with bleachers for spectators. The walk from this approach is longer than the historic Cardinals-side entrance.
Before a non-game-day visit, confirm current practice-field access with the stadium's main office — construction timelines can shift and specific gate access may update through the season. For game-day visits, Gate B is your bus drop-off point as normal.
What's on the 2026 Spring Training Schedule at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is the only Grapefruit League park hosting two MLB clubs under one roof. The St. Louis Cardinals are in their 29th spring training season at this facility; the Miami Marlins are in their 24th. The 2026 exhibition schedule runs February 21 through March 22, with games from both clubs spread across the five-week stretch.
The Cardinals open their home slate on February 21 against the Washington Nationals — the first Grapefruit League home game of the 2026 season at Roger Dean. The Marlins follow on February 22 against the same opponent. From there, both clubs rotate through home and road matchups, with visiting teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Philadelphia Phillies.
World Baseball Classic tune-up games — Team Israel vs. the Marlins and Team Nicaragua vs. the Cardinals — are also scheduled. Spring Breakout, the Cardinals' top-prospects showcase, lands on March 21, the second-to-last game of the spring.
Pitchers and catchers report February 11; the first full-squad workout is February 16. Practice-field visits are open to the public from that window through the exhibition schedule, using the 2026 construction routing described above. Individual game tickets went on sale January 10, 2026.
Cardinals-Marlins home matchups and opening weekend dates (February 21–22) sell fastest — lock in tickets before arranging the bus, not the other way around.
At 6,871 seats, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium does not have room for late-notice groups on the biggest spring training dates. Cardinals-Marlins home games and Spring Breakout (March 21) sell out weeks ahead. Confirm your tickets first, then request bus pricing — both pieces are easier to secure the earlier you move.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for a Roger Dean Stadium Day Trip?
Spring training trips to Jupiter come in shapes that larger stadium runs don't: a 15-person coworker group, a 40-seat Cardinals fan club chapter, a neighborhood block that grew into a 30-person outing. The right vehicle for a Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium day trip from Parkland depends on headcount, how much ground the group wants to cover, and what the ride up should feel like. Here is how the full vehicle lineup maps to this specific run.
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Key amenities for this trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Mid-size coworker groups, corporate outings, neighborhood day trips | Reclining seats, powerful A/C, overhead storage — compact enough for Abacoa's residential streets near Gate B |
| 25-passenger party bus | ~25 | Fan groups wanting energy on the ride up from Parkland | Bluetooth sound, LED lighting, flat-panel TVs — game-day energy builds before first pitch |
| 40-passenger party bus | ~40 | Larger fan clubs, Cardinals Nation chapters, social group outings | Premium sound, onboard TVs, bar area for pregame energy on the 55-mile ride north |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large fan organizations, multi-group day trips, full Cardinals Nation chapters | Undercarriage bays for gear, onboard restroom for the 55-mile haul, WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats |
For the majority of northwest Broward day-trip groups, the minibus is the most practical fit — compact enough to maneuver in the Abacoa development's residential-street layout near the stadium, fully climate-controlled for March South Florida sun, and priced per head in a range that competes directly with everyone driving and parking separately. For fan clubs running 40 or more, the full charter bus brings undercarriage storage for gear and an onboard restroom for the 55-mile ride in each direction. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note it in your quote request so the right vehicle is arranged ahead of time.
Party Bus and Charter Bus Rental Prices for a Roger Dean Stadium Day Trip from Parkland
To give you an idea of what a Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium day trip from Parkland costs: a minibus running weekday hours typically falls in the range of $200–$250 per hour, and a charter bus in the range of $200–$350 per hour. For a six-hour block — covering the 55-mile northbound drive, the game, and the return to Parkland — that works out to roughly $1,200–$2,100 depending on vehicle size. Split across 30 to 50 people, the per-head figure typically lands at $30–$55.
Compare that to each person doing it separately: $10–$15 cash for parking (per car), $10–$12 in gas for the round trip, and at least one person in every vehicle drawing the short straw for the afternoon I-95 return. For a 40-person fan club, one charter bus at the low end of that range works out to roughly $40 per person — comparable to what each person would spend independently, with every logistical variable removed.
A sample itinerary to make the math concrete: a 30-person Cardinals fan group from Parkland books a 30-passenger party bus for a Saturday Cardinals-Marlins home game. Pickup at 9:45 AM from a Parkland neighborhood meeting point. At Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium by 11:15 AM — the bus drops at Gate B, which opens at 11:35 AM.
The group watches warm-ups, finds shade in sections 205–208, and watches the Cardinals through nine innings. Game ends at 4:00 PM; the bus is staged and ready. Group is back in Parkland by 5:45 PM — the southbound I-95 stretch is done, recap conversation handled on board.
Real pricing moves with your specific date, vehicle type, and hours — those ranges are a planning guide, not a quote. Use the online form or call 754-290-8870 to get your actual number fast; pricing comes back in under a minute. The Parkland party bus prices page explains how rental rates are structured across different vehicle types and trip lengths.
First-Timer Tips for Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Bring cash for parking. The preferred grass lots — C, D, and E — run approximately $10 per vehicle and are cash only. The Abacoa Parking Garage on Parkside Drive typically accepts payment at around $15.
Arriving without cash means an attendant redirect to overflow, which adds walking distance to a day you didn't plan for. Verify current payment requirements with the stadium before you go.
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. That window is when preferred spots in the Abacoa lots are still available and when autograph access near the bullpen is at its best. For a 1 PM game, 11:35 AM gate open means the preferred lots are filling from 10:30 AM on peak dates.
A group arriving by bus is not racing for a parking spot — Gate B is right there whenever the bus arrives.
Clear bag policy is in effect. Each guest may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", plus a small clutch. Hard-sided items, backpacks, and non-clear bags are turned away at the gate.
Security also wands for the practice-field entrance on the Marlins' side.
Shade is limited. Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium has no roof or large covered sections, and March afternoon games in South Florida run hot. Sections 204–209, rows 5 and higher, typically sit in afternoon shade from the press box structure.
If your group is booking tickets specifically for comfort, those rows are worth targeting when seats are still available.
The autograph experience here is unusually close. At 6,871 seats, the bullpen is within arm's reach of nearby fans. Arriving when gates open is the best window to access pitchers warming on the field before they head in.
This is one of the genuine advantages of a small spring training park over a 40,000-seat regular-season venue.
Confirm the practice-field route for 2026. If your group is visiting for a workout session rather than a game, the Cardinals' normal back-field entrance is closed for construction — use the Marlins' side routing (Avenue A to Stadium Boulevard, follow the signage). Contact the stadium's main office to confirm current access before loading the group up.
Flying In for Spring Training? Palm Beach International Is 14 Miles Away
Out-of-town Cardinals or Marlins fans flying in for spring training week land closest at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) — about 14 miles south of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. One group bus handles the airport-to-hotel or airport-to-stadium transfer cleanly, without splitting arriving passengers into a rideshare scramble with luggage at baggage claim. The PBI airport shuttle guide covers how bus pickup at Palm Beach International is coordinated.
Groups flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) — closer to Parkland and about 56 miles south of Jupiter — can find the FLL pickup and staging process at the FLL airport shuttle guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Bus to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Where does the bus drop off at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
The passenger drop-off zone is at Gate B on Main Street, directly in front of the stadium's main entrance and steps from the ticket windows. The Gate B drop-off is ADA accessible, and Gates A, B, and C are all fully accessible for entry throughout the facility. For charter buses and motorcoaches, contact the stadium ticket office in advance to confirm oversized vehicle parking in the Abacoa lot system.
Where do charter buses park at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
Oversized vehicle parking requires advance coordination through the stadium's ticket office. The Abacoa development's lot system was designed for a spring training facility, not a 65,000-seat NFL venue, and bus staging space is finite. Calling ahead confirms your arrangement rather than discovering the situation at the lot entrance on game day.
How far is Parkland, FL from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
About 55 miles. Off-peak, that's 55–65 minutes north on I-95 to Exit 83 (Donald Ross Road) in Jupiter. On spring training game days, budget 75–90 minutes northbound.
The southbound return — which hits Palm Beach County's afternoon commute as games end around 4:00–4:30 PM — runs 80–100 minutes back to Broward County under those conditions.
What are the routes from Parkland to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
I-95 North: From Parkland, head east to I-95 via Sample Road or Hillsboro Boulevard, then north to Exit 83 (Donald Ross Road). Head east about half a mile, then turn onto Parkside Drive toward the stadium's west-side lots. This is the most direct route and highest-traffic near the exit on game days.
Turnpike North: From the Coconut Creek or Margate areas of Parkland, the Turnpike runs north to the Indiantown Road (SR-706) exit near Jupiter — head east from there to the Abacoa development and Main Street.
What parking is available at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
Preferred parking is in grass lots C, D, and E (approximately $10 per vehicle, cash only) and the Abacoa Parking Garage on Parkside Drive (approximately $15). Overflow expands to the FAU lot (Lot A, ~0.2 miles from the stadium), additional Abacoa garages (Lots F and G), and surface lots (H, I, J). ADA parking is on Main Street and Avenue A. Preferred lots fill 60–90 minutes before first pitch on sold-out spring training dates.
Call the stadium ticket office to confirm current pricing and payment requirements before your trip.
Does the 2026 construction affect game-day access at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
No — Gates A, B, and C are open as normal for game-day crowds, and the Gate B drop-off zone functions the same as prior seasons. The construction affects the Cardinals' practice-field entrance for non-game-day visits: groups watching workouts need to enter from the Marlins' side in 2026 — Main Street to Avenue A north, left on Stadium Boulevard, follow Marlins Practice Fields signage through the security checkpoint.
How early should I book a bus for Roger Dean Stadium spring training?
As early as your tickets are confirmed. Cardinals-Marlins home matchups and opening weekend (February 21–22) draw the largest Broward County day-trip groups, and vehicle availability around those dates tightens early. For a typical mid-week game in early March, two to three weeks of lead time is workable.
For opening weekend, Spring Breakout (March 21), and any Cardinals-Marlins home game, book the moment your game tickets are in hand. Call 754-290-8870 to check your date.
What's the bag policy at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
Each guest may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", plus a small clutch. Backpacks, hard-sided bags, and non-transparent bags are not permitted through the gates. Security wanding is also used at the practice-field entrance on the Marlins' side for non-game-day visits.
Is there public transportation from Parkland to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium?
No practical option exists. Palm Tran serves Jupiter with limited service — no Sunday routes on some lines and no connection from Broward County. A private party bus or charter bus rental is the only way for a Parkland group to travel together door-to-door without everyone driving and parking separately.
Can a bus handle the afternoon return from Jupiter to Parkland?
Yes — that's one of the strongest arguments for booking one. Spring training games at Roger Dean typically finish around 4:00–4:30 PM, putting southbound I-95 from Jupiter exit 83 right in the early phase of Palm Beach County's afternoon commute. The same 55-mile drive that took an hour this morning runs 80–100 minutes headed back.
On a bus, the group recaps the game on the way home while the route south is handled.
Book a Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Party Bus or Charter Bus Rental from Parkland
Whether it's 18 coworkers making the trip up for Cardinals opening day or a 50-seat fan club chapter planning the full Spring Breakout slate, Partybusrentalparkland.com makes it easy to compare party buses, minibuses, and charter buses serving Parkland and northwest Broward — with pricing back in under 30 seconds online or over the phone. No account needed, no obligation. Call 754-290-8870 any time or use the online form to check vehicle availability for your spring training date.
Also planning a Marlins regular-season run or a Heat game? The loanDepot park transportation guide and the Kaseya Center bus guide cover those runs from Parkland separately.
