There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 11m$173–257Drive 223.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beachcar 223.9 mi
4h 25m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
9h 57m$59–83Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
3h 8m$167–358Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3h 42m$109–401Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MIA - SRQ
- Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Apollo Beachtaxi
3h 55m$129–366
Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $160 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at US Hwy 41 @ Apollo Beach Blvd via Marion Transit Center and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Apollo Beach. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Apollo Beach is 251 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $170 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 9h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Apollo Beach, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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Booking & Getting There
Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Apollo Beach.
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