There are 3 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Sebring Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
3h 9m$146–225Drive 134.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakescar 134.2 mi
2h 35m$25–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Lake Placidbus Greyhound US0740s
3h 52m$38–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Lake Placid via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Placid Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Sebring Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Placid Lakes is 168 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Placid Lakes, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Sebring Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Lake Placid twice daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Sebring Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Lake Placid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lake Placid station.
Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sebring Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Placid Lakes.
There are 45+ hotels available in Placid Lakes.





