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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Tampa Bayby plane, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay by plane, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, travel

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    3h 12m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Walk from Tampa to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 26m

  3. Bus, travel via Fruitville

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami
    2. Walk from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 51m

  4. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, travel

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - TPA
    3. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    3h 41m

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, travel

    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. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    3h 48m

  6. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    3. Walk from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    9h 47m

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bay. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), then travel to Tampa Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa Bay via Tampa in around 5h 26m.

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