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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Port Charlotteby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Charlotte by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    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 Port Charlottetaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $127–183

  2. Drive 157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Port Charlottecar car 157.7 mi
    2h 55m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi via Fort Myers

    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 Port Charlottetaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $108–138

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  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Port Charlotte. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale Airport, take the bus to Fort Myers 7-11, then take the taxi to Port Charlotte. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Lauderdale to Port Charlotte in around 2h 55m.

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