There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Meridian
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Meridian (MEI)plane FLL - MEI
6h 58m$137–572Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane FLL - GTR
- Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Meridiancar
7h 39m$98–437Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0604
19h 10m$138–269Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Meridian Union Stationtrain
40h 43m$537–1,114Drive 799.8 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Meridiancar 799.8 mi
13h 58m$146–211Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MIA - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Meridiancar
6h 32m$141–646Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg, bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane FLL - JAN
- Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus
8h 15m$141–510
Fort Lauderdale to Meridian by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian is to train and fly and drive which takes 6h 32m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Meridian Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Meridian station. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Meridian Union Station via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 43m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Meridian is 688 miles. The road distance is 804.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Meridian bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 19h 10m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 40h 43m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Meridian, MS, USA?
United Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Meridian (MEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Meridian Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Miami International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Meridian via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Miami International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Meridian Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Meridian bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Meridian is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 5:28 AM in Fort Lauderdale and 4:28 AM in Meridian.
Fort Lauderdale to Meridian train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Meridian is 805 miles. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Meridian.
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