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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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 35m
    $154–208

  2. Drive  177.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Placidacar car 177.9 mi
    3h 24m
    $31–44

  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
    6h 6m
    $91–325

  4. Bus, taxi via Broward Boulevard/Southeast 3rd Avenue

    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 45m
    $154–208

  5. Bus, taxi via Broward Boulevard/Southeast 1st Avenue

    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 46m
    $154–208

  6. Bus, taxi via Tice

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Fort Myers 7-11bus bus Miami
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Myers 7-11 to Placidataxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $172–223

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 International Airport, take the bus to Fort Myers Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Placida. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Lauderdale to Placida in around 3h 24m.

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