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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Crystal Riverby train, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Crystal River by train, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Brightline Orlando Station to Brownwood Hotel & Spashuttle bus Mco
    3. Take the taxi from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $195–363

  2. Drive 285 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Crystal Rivercar car 285 mi
    4h 53m
    $52–76

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Ocala, FLbus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from Ocala, FL to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $197–303

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $247–733

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $208–318

  6. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    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 a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $889–1,286

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane FLL - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $432–813

  8. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MIA - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $734–1,316

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: 314.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Crystal River, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Crystal River. However, you can take the train to Orlando, walk to Brightline Orlando Station, take the shuttle to Brownwood Hotel & Spa, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the bus to Ocala, FL, then take the taxi to Crystal River.

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