There are 5 ways to get from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale by train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Miami to Fort Lauderdaletrain Blfm
1h 21m$29–58Drive 29.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdalecar 29.2 mi
36 min$6–8Line 100 bus, line 01 bus
- Take the bus from Mac Arthur Cy & Op Fountain St to Bus Terminal At Aventura Mallbus 100
- Take the bus from Aventura Mall to Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenuebus 01
2h 44m$22–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdaletaxi 29.2 mi
36 min$100–130Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Port of Miami Cruise Terminal to Four Points Ft LauderdaleFt Lauderdale
1h$20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Mac Arthur Cy & Op Fountain St and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via Aventura Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from PortMiami station to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Bayfront Park Metromover Station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale via Miami. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between PortMiami and Fort Lauderdale is 28 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.
The best way to get from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Miami Dade Transit, depart from Mac Arthur Cy & Op Fountain St station.
PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Brightline, depart from Miami station.
The best way to get from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 01 bus, which costs $22 - $27 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between PortMiami, FL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
Brightline operates a train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale hourly. Tickets cost $18–45 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from PortMiami to Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via Mac Arthur Cy & Op Fountain St and Aventura Mall in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Miami to Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Book at
- Brightline
- Smart
- $18–26
- Premium
- $35–45
- Phone
- 305-891-3131
- Website
- Miami Dade Transit
Bus from Mac Arthur Cy & Op Fountain St to Bus Terminal At Aventura Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Miami Dade Transit
- Schedules at
- World Cup Info: Miami Dade Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 954-357-8400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Broward County Transit
Bus from Aventura Mall to Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Broward County Transit
- Phone
- +1-305-336-1318
- [email protected]
- Website
- MJS Transportation
Shuttle from Port of Miami Cruise Terminal to Four Points Ft Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- MJS Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Miami Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 786-705-9722
- Website
- miayellowtaxi.com
South Beach Yellow Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 305-333-7589
- Website
- southbeachyellowtaxicab.com
Taxi Miami
- Phone
- +1 786-366-6111
- Website
- taximiami.net
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Booking & Getting There
PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Miami Dade Transit, arrive at Bus Terminal At Aventura Mall station.
PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Brightline, arrive at Fort Lauderdale station.
Yes, the driving distance between PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale.
There are 4339+ hotels available in Fort Lauderdale.





