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How to get fromHouston to Fort Lauderdaleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane HOU - FLL
    4h 17m
    $133–704

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane IAH - FLL
    4h 53m
    $105–657

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus 2411 / ...
    27h 51m
    $197–264

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $549–1,303

  5. Drive  1,161 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,161 mi
    18h 56m
    $212–306

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane HOU - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 10m
    $125–657

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane IAH - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $107–710

Houston to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 971.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Miami, and Miami Airport Station in around 27h 51m.

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