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

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There are 8 ways to get from Irvine to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SNA - FLL
    7h 18m
    $200–757

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Miami to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    2d 13h
    $416–649

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    5. Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $738–1,479

  4. Drive 2,654.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Fort Lauderdalecar car 2,654.3 mi
    43h
    $485–700

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    8h 42m
    $408–1,628

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $210–881

  7. Train, bus via Mobile

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    2d 21h
    $740–1,563

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 19h
    $1,357–2,909

Irvine to Fort Lauderdale by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,312.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Miami in around 2d 13h.

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