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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Fort Myersbus bus Miami–Tampa / ...
    2. Drive from Fort Myers to Placidacar car
    4h 30m
    $46–82

  2. Drive 177.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Placidacar car 177.9 mi
    3h 24m
    $33–47

  3. Train, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Venice Train Depotbus bus
    5h 49m
    $111–435

  4. Bus, drive via Broward Boulevard/Southeast 1st Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Fort Myersbus bus Miami–Tampa / ...
    2. Drive from Fort Myers to Placidacar car
    4h 41m
    $46–82

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Placidataxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $163–208

  6. Bus, taxi via North Fort Myers

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Merchants Crossing to Placidataxi taxi
    5h 20m
    $154–201

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Placida. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the bus to Fort Myers, then drive to Placida. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Lauderdale to Placida in around 3h 24m.

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