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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to The Villagesby train, car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to The Villages by train, car, bus, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlandotrain train Blfm
    2. Drive from Orlando to The Villagescar car
    4h 21m
    $52–166

  2. Drive 254 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to The Villagescar car 254 mi
    4h 24m
    $47–67

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2411 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Spanish Springsshuttle bus Mco
    6h 10m
    $69–109

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane FLL - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    4h 38m
    $287–658

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 23m
    $90–172

  6. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MIA - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    5h 5m
    $589–1,161

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    5h 55m
    $162–623

  8. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, shuttle

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $804–1,176

  9. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PBI - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    6h 10m
    $419–812

Fort Lauderdale to The Villages by bus and shuttle

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to The Villages. However, you can take the train to Orlando then drive to The Villages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Spanish Springs via Orlando, Florida Mall, Orlando International Airport, and MCO Airport - Terminal A in around 6h 10m.

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