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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Tampa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    5h 2m
    $97–192

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    9h 31m
    $42–83

  3. Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 17m
    $44–76

  4. Drive 236 mi

    1. Drive from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Tampacar car 236 mi
    4h 17m
    $44–63

  5. Line 11 bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 42m
    $126–558

  6. Line 11 bus, train, line 2600 train to Miami International Airport, fly, line 10 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 Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus bus
    5h 59m
    $775–1,153

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Tampa by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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