There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
5h 25m$68–135Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
7h 2m$37–68Drive 198.5 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Bartowcar 198.5 mi
3h 31m$37–53Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
5h 58m$121–569Train to Miami International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
6h 27m$763–1,122
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at W. Main St. & N. Carpenter Ave. via Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Bartow. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Lakeland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Bartow is 216 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Bartow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Bartow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Bartow, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakeland once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Winter Haven Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Bartow bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Fort Lauderdale to Bartow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Bartow is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Bartow.
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