There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 300 bus, line 52 bus
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus
3h 43m$127–516Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
8h 49m$46–70Bus to Miami International Airport, fly, line 52 bus
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus
5h 20m$763–1,118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 9m$132–235Bus via North West Transfer Center Tampa
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the bus from North West Transfer Center Tampa to Park St Terminal - Platform - Hbus 78
12h 27m$51–93Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fort Lauderdale-FLL to Clearwater258.8 mi
4h 35mDrive 258.8 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwatercar 258.8 mi
4h 35m$48–69
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater is to fly and line 300 bus and line 52 bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and arriving at Park St Terminal - Platform - B via Marion Transit Parking Lot and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) station to Clearwater. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station and arriving at Tampa via Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) and Clearwater is 226 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- 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 Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from North West Transfer Center Tampa to Park St Terminal - Platform - H
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fort Lauderdale-FLL to Clearwater
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to Clearwater.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Clearwater.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) and Clearwater. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










