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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Ellenton by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Bradentonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 18m
    $92–175

  2. Drive 215 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ellentoncar car 215 mi
    3h 45m
    $40–57

  3. Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Bradentonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 44m
    $62–100

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

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Bradentonbus bus
    6h 26m
    $134–582

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    2. Take the bus from Tampa to Bradentonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 53m
    $90–124

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

    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
    5h 37m
    $56–360

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, 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 Tampa to Bradentonbus bus
    6h 55m
    $776–1,135

Fort Lauderdale to Ellenton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Broward Boulevard/Southeast 1st Avenue to Bradenton via Airport/Rental Car Center, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, and Tampa in around 9h 44m.

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