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How to get fromSan Francisco to Fort Lauderdaleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SFO - FLL
    7h 50m
    $262–965

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SFO - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $184–408

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Miami to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    2d 19h
    $481–807

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4d 4h
    $1,355–3,006

  5. Drive 2,995.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdalecar car 2,995.4 mi
    2d 1h
    $547–790

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane OAK - FLL
    9h 33m
    $208–811

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SJC - FLL
    10h 48m
    $204–767

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane OAK - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    10h 9m
    $200–764

San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,600 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Los Angeles Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Miami in around 2d 19h.

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