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

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There are 9 ways to get from Paterson to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane EWR - FLL
    5h 37m
    $175–1,144

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LGA - FLL
    6h 44m
    $156–595

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus N2473
    26h 42m
    $204–319

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    28h 54m
    $706–1,225

  5. Drive  1,254.8 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,254.8 mi
    21h 15m
    $229–331

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane JFK - FLL
    6h 1m
    $322–1,247

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane EWR - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $157–997

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LGA - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    7h 31m
    $158–598

  9. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Hobokentrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane HPN - FLL
    8h 30m
    $221–1,039

Paterson to Fort Lauderdale by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,093.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 4 times a week. Tickets cost $200–310 and the journey takes 24h 35m.

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