There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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$314–855Bus via Orlando
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2434 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus 2411 / ...
8h 23m$54–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
9h 41m$212–333Drive 319.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdalecar 319.8 mi
5h 20m$57–82Line 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 20m$104–285Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Boca Raton Tri Rail Stationbus Greyhound US0710s
11h 2m$65–99
Florida to Fort Lauderdale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $310 - $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 and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 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 via Orlando which takes 8h 23m and costs $50 - $100.
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 $310 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Orlando, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 23m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $340 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, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, and Orlando Bus Station in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $210–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Boca Raton Tri Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus 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 4307+ hotels available in Fort Lauderdale.