The average train between Fort Lauderdale and Herndon takes 25h 49m and the fastest train takes 23h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort Lauderdale to Herndon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Fort Lauderdale and Herndon. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort Lauderdale is at 11:43 AM which arrives into Herndon at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 25h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 24m • 2 changes
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28h 15m • 2 changes
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23h 24m • 2 changes
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28h 15m • 2 changes
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23h 26m • 2 changes
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28h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale station and arriving at Herndon station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
Fort Lauderdale to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Herndon is 1,451.5 km. The road distance is 1,867 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $360–750 and the journey takes 22h 9m.