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How to get fromLauderdale-by-the-Sea to Clearwaterby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Clearwater by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    5h 33m
    $157–262

  2. Drive 258.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Clearwatercar car 258.6 mi
    4h 48m
    $48–69

  3. Line 11 bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from A1A/El Prado - to Las Olas Boulevard/Southeast 3rd Avenuebus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    6h 3m
    $130–562

  4. Line 11 bus, train, line 2600 train to Miami International Airport, fly, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from A1A/El Prado - to Central Terminal Bay C6 - Route 11 Westbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Miamitrain train
    3. Take the train from Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Northbound to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - TPA
    5. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    7h 20m
    $779–1,157

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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