There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DAL - FLL
4h 56m$108–559Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus
28h 45m$182–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2d 20h$761–1,774Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DFW - FLL
5h 54m$135–436Fly Dallas to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DAL - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
5h 37m$110–512Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DFW - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 36m$157–1,009Fly Dallas to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF)plane DAL - OPF
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 2m$110–502Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus
- Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus
- Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain
30h$261–448
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale is to bus which costs $180 - $350 and takes 28h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Dallas and Fort Lauderdale is 1125 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus which takes 28h 45m and costs $180 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $350 and takes 28h 45m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Baton Rouge Bus Station and Tallahassee in around 28h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Miami International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 8:55 PM in Dallas and 9:55 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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