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How to get fromGulf Shores to Fort Lauderdaleby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gulf Shores to Fort Lauderdale by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane PNS - FLL
    3h 29m
    $221–782

  2. Drive 681.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Fort Lauderdalecar car 681.9 mi
    11h 24m
    $125–180

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacolataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola to Plant Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 6m
    $313–461

  4. Taxi, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane PNS - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    4h 12m
    $163–435

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 569.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Gulf Shores, AL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gulf Shores to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can take the taxi to Pensacola-Airport-PNS airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), walk to Airport/Rental Car Center, then take the line 01 bus to Southeast 3rd Avenue/Las Olas Boulevard. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pensacola, take the bus to Plant City, take the taxi to Lakeland, then take the train to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.

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