There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Ontario International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane ONT - FLL
9h 7m$178–761Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus
- Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus
2d 7h$406–610Train, bus
- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus
- Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus
- Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 13h$601–1,292Drive 2,616.1 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Fort Lauderdalecar 2,616.1 mi
42h 19m$478–690Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane LAX - FLL
8h 51m$359–1,630Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane LAX - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
9h 40m$211–883Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SAN - FLL
10h 34m$323–1,070Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane LAX - PBI
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain
11h 9m$181–686Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 16h$1,042–2,441
Riverside to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale is to train and fly which costs $210 - $900 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $350 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via San Bernardino, El Paso Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Fort Myers Bus Stop and Airport/Rental Car Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale station. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
The distance between Riverside and Fort Lauderdale is 2334 miles. The road distance is 2631.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $400 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Riverside to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $2,500 and takes 3 days 16h.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Bus Stop, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and Airport/Rental Car Center in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $90–130
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Fort Lauderdale is 3h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 3:00 PM in Riverside and 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Riverside to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Fort Lauderdale is 2631 miles. It takes approximately 42h 19m to drive from Riverside to Fort Lauderdale.
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