What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is to bus via Gainesville Bus Stop which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $50 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gainesville and arriving at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

The distance between Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale is 334 miles. The road distance is 312.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus and train via Meadow Woods which takes 6h 3m and costs $85 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale bus from?

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Where does the Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale bus arrive?

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale?

Book your Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Fort Lauderdale?

There are 4494+ hotels available in Fort Lauderdale.

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train via Meadow Woods
best
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus Tallahassee
2. Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
6h 3m
$87–226
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Miami International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane GNV - MIA
2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
3h 58m
$50–298
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to West Palm Beach, FLbus Tallahassee
2. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
6h 52m
$92–185
Drive 310.7 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Fort Lauderdalecar 310.7 mi
5h 10m
$57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus N2401 / ...
7h 25m
$50–90
Bus via Gainesville Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0630
8h 54m
$52–102
Bus to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
5h 15m
$283–659
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane JAX - FLL
5h 57m
$134–774
Bus to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane MCO - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
5h 59m
$635–1,162
Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
6h 22m
$135–591
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Miami International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane JAX - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 43m
$71–367

Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale by bus, taxi, and train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.2 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m. FlixBus-us also services this route twice daily.

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