There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train
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
6h 11m$77–157Drive 226.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Brandoncar 226.7 mi
4h 4m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
8h 38m$46–83Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 32 bus, line 38 bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Parsons Ave @ Robertson Stbus
5h 15m$118–559Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
8h 54m$46–77Train to Miami International Airport, fly, line 32 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 TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Centerbus
5h 44m$760–1,112
Fort Lauderdale to Brandon by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Kings Av @ Oak Park Place via Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Brandon. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Brandon is 246 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Brandon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Brandon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Brandon, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 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
- $40–280
- 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
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- 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
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- HART
Bus from Netpark Transfer Center to Parsons Ave @ Robertson St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Netpark Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Brandon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Brandon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Brandon is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Brandon.
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