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How to get fromFort Lauderdale, FL to Clearwaterby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Clearwater by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    3h 48m
    $117–518

  2. Drive 259.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Clearwatercar car 259.1 mi
    4h 36m
    $48–69

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 16m
    $132–245

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 49m
    $49–76

  5. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    5h 24m
    $763–1,119

  6. Bus via North West Transfer Center Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    2. Take the bus from North West Transfer Center Tampa to Park St Terminal - Platform - Hbus bus 78
    12h 27m
    $51–93

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Clearwater by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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