There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2h 52m$140–588Drive 246.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampacar 246.4 mi
4h 31m$45–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 2m$100–185Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
8h 47m$46–84Train to Miami International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3h 21m$782–1,141
Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Westshore Blvd @ Loughman St via Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale station to Port Tampa. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Port Tampa is 213 miles. The road distance is 247.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 5h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Port Tampa, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Port Tampa.
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