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

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There are 6 ways to get from Palmetto to Fort Lauderdale by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palmetto to Tampataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 36m
    $176–285

  2. Drive 218.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmetto to Fort Lauderdalecar car 218.7 mi
    3h 50m
    $40–58

  3. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SRQ - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    4h 54m
    $56–370

  4. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bradenton-Ellenton, FL to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 45m
    $115–218

  5. Line 203 bus, line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Palmetto Station to Psta Grand Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    4. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    6h 18m
    $118–566

  6. Line 203 bus, line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Palmetto Station to Psta Grand Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    4. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    5. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $760–1,119

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmetto to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can take the taxi to Tampa then take the train to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Palmetto to Fort Lauderdale in around 3h 50m.

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