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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Matanzasby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Matanzas by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA)plane plane MIA - VRA
    5h 19m
    $45–265

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to José Martí International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane MIA - HAV
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habana to Matanzasbus bus
    7h 53m
    $84–473

  3. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to José Martí International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to José Martí International Airport (HAV)plane plane FLL - HAV
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habana to Matanzasbus bus
    8h 54m
    $197–930

  4. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Abel Santamaría Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Abel Santamaría Airport (SNU)plane plane MIA - SNU
    3. Take the bus from Santa Clara to Matanzasbus bus
    7h 49m
    $52–284

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Matanzas. However, you can take the train to Miami Airport Station, walk to Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport (VRA), walk to Varadero Airport, then take the bus to Matanzas. Alternatively, you can take the train to Miami Airport Station, walk to Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to José Martí International Airport (HAV), walk to Havana Airport, take the bus to Terminal de Ómnibus Nacionales La Habana, then take the bus to Matanzas.

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