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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Pensacola Beachby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Pensacola Beach by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane MIA - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacola Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $159–456

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane MIA - PNS
    6h 28m
    $58–300

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Beachcar car
    17h 21m
    $121–216

  4. Drive 622.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Pensacola Beachcar car 622.1 mi
    11h 44m
    $114–164

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane FLL - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacola Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $182–543

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, line 61 bus

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane FLL - PNS
    2. Take the bus from ECAT Transfer Station to Pensacola Beach Visitors Info Centerbus bus
    5h 50m
    $116–657

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Pensacola Beach. 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 Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Pensacola Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Pensacola Beach via Tallahassee and Mobile Bus Station in around 17h 21m.

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