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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Downtown Miamiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Downtown Miami by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Miamitrain train Blfm
    38 min
    $18–45

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Downtown Miamicar car 27.5 mi
    32 min
    $5–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride to Bayside Marketplacebus bus Orlando to Miami
    1h 20m
    $27–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fort Lauderdale to Downtown Miamitaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    32 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 01 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Southeast 3rd Avenue/Las Olas Boulevard to Aventura Mallbus bus 01 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal At Aventura Mall to Cbd Terminal @ Sw 1 Av Op Federal Bbus bus 3 / ...
    2h 32m
    $5–6

Fort Lauderdale to Downtown Miami by train

Calendar126Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Downtown Miami, FL, USA?

Brightline operates a train from Fort Lauderdale to Miami hourly. Tickets cost $18–45 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Jet Set Express operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale - Broward Blvd Park and Ride to Bayside Marketplace once daily. Tickets cost $27–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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