There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Orlando
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
3h 20m$304–855Bus via Daytona Beach (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Daytona Beachbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Daytona Beach to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus 2431
9h 38m$55–83Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus 2431 / ...
9h 23m$57–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
9h 41m$102–253Drive 319.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdalecar 319.8 mi
5h 20m$59–85Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly
- Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
3h 21m$104–285
Florida to Fort Lauderdale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale is to bus via Daytona Beach which costs $55 - $85 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $300 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Fort Lauderdale station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Florida and Fort Lauderdale is 198 miles. The road distance is 321.7 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Florida to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $300 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 23m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Jacksonville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Daytona Beach to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Florida to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Fort Lauderdale is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Florida to Fort Lauderdale.
There are 4303+ hotels available in Fort Lauderdale.