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How to get fromClearwater to Lauderdale-by-the-Seaby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Clearwater to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 34m
    $160–257

  2. Drive 258.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clearwater to Lauderdale-by-the-Seacar car 258.5 mi
    4h 48m
    $48–69

  3. Line 52 bus, line 300 bus, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    4. Take the bus from Las Olas Boulevard/Southeast 4th Avenue to A1A/South El Prado Avenue -bus bus
    6h 16m
    $129–561

  4. Line 52 bus, line 300 bus, fly to Miami International Airport, line 2600 train, train, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    4. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the train from Miami to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    6. Take the bus from Central Terminal - to A1A/South El Prado Avenue -bus bus
    7h 29m
    $778–1,156

Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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