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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    5h 19m
    $135–233

  2. Drive 256.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Clearwatercar car 256.7 mi
    4h 36m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    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
    10h 37m
    $49–87

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, line 52 bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    5h 12m
    $118–559

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 52 bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    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 41m
    $760–1,112

  6. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    7h 58m
    $59–379

Fort Lauderdale to Clearwater by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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 $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Park St Terminal - Platform - H via Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, and North West Transfer Center Tampa in around 10h 37m.

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