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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdaleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 18m
    $132–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 23m
    $44–75

  3. Drive 239.1 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdalecar car 239.1 mi
    4h 10m
    $44–63

  4. Line 11 bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    5h 16m
    $117–558

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SRQ - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 7m
    $54–377

  6. Line 11 bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $759–1,111

St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and Airport/Rental Car Center in around 8h 23m.

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