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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SJC - FLL
    9h 19m
    $194–756

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SJC - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    10h
    $186–758

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus 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 18h
    $505–729

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4d 5h
    $1,416–3,032

  5. Drive 2,952.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Fort Lauderdalecar car 2,952.7 mi
    2d
    $539–779

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SFO - FLL
    8h 29m
    $268–973

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane OAK - FLL
    9h 54m
    $211–815

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SFO - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $190–416

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane SJC - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    11h 43m
    $236–862

San Jose to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,561 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Tucson, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Miami in around 2d 18h.

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