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

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SAN - FLL
    6h 49m
    $324–1,108

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SAN - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $186–471

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Miami to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    2d 9h
    $429–634

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Myers to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus bus
    2d 13h
    $749–1,369

  5. Drive 2,668.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdalecar car 2,668.2 mi
    43h 6m
    $487–704

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    7h 24m
    $400–1,616

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SFO - FLL
    8h 8m
    $263–966

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    8h 11m
    $202–869

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane LAX - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    9h 22m
    $502–872

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 18h
    $1,376–2,853

California to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,274.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Miami in around 2d 9h.

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