There are 11 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DCA - FLL
5h 10m$657–1,610Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane BWI - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 20m$71–398Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus FlixBus N2473
22h 49m$154–247Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
24h 20m$292–653Drive 1,041.9 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdalecar 1,041.9 mi
17h 14m$191–275Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane BWI - FLL
5h 34m$134–1,105Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DCA - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
5h 53m$169–1,013Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane IAD - FLL
5h 50m$126–439Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane IAD - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 43m$138–562Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane DCA - PBI
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain
7h 21m$169–816Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
30h 40m$332–754
Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale is to bus and fly and train which costs $70 - $400 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $650 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Fort Lauderdale is 936 miles. The road distance is 1048 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus which takes 22h 49m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $650 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 22h 49m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 24h 20m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 4 times a week. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 20h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport via Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale is 1048 miles. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Gaithersburg to Fort Lauderdale.
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