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How to get fromAustin to Fort Lauderdaleby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane AUS - FLL
    4h 43m
    $423–1,105

  2. Fly to Miami International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane AUS - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 31m
    $165–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    29h 22m
    $332–417

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 3h
    $788–1,893

  5. Drive  1,310.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,310.9 mi
    22h 3m
    $240–346

Austin to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,118.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via Hyatt Regency Houston, Louisiana St @ Dallas St, Franklin St @ Milam St, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Bus Stop, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and Airport/Rental Car Center in around 29h 22m.

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