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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Clearwater Beachby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Clearwater Beach by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa to Clearwater Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    $139–238

  2. Drive 258.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Clearwater Beachcar car 258.6 mi
    4h 39m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, taxi via Fort Lauderdale Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Clearwater Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $152–253

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

    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 Park St Terminal - Platform - Bbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Garden & Park Street to Gulfview Blvd + Pier 60bus bus
    5h 34m
    $121–562

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from University of South Florida to Clearwater Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $127–188

  6. Train to Miami International Airport, fly, 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 Park St Terminal - Platform - Bbus bus
    6h 3m
    $763–1,115

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Clearwater Beach. However, you can take the train to Tampa then take the taxi to Clearwater Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr, then take the taxi to Clearwater Beach.

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