The average train between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Fort Lauderdale takes 26h 11m and the fastest train takes 23h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Fort Lauderdale. The earliest departure is at 12:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Fort Lauderdale at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 26h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale station via Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Fort Lauderdale is 1,448.7 km. The road distance is 1,873 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $350–750 and the journey takes 22h 21m.