There are 6 ways to get from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
2h 12m$174–615Drive 233.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdalecar 233.3 mi
4h 7m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 3m$102–198Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus FlixBus 2421
7h 1m$75–112Fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
2h 59m$806–1,168Bus via Marion Transit Center (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
9h 25m$51–92
Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale. However, there are services departing from University of South Florida and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Northeast 3rd Avenue via Airport/Rental Car Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Tampa Bay area and Fort Lauderdale is 223 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale, including transfers.
Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of South Florida station.
Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Tampa Bay area, FL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of South Florida to Fort Lauderdale International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.
Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tampa Bay area to Fort Lauderdale.
There are 3153+ hotels available in Fort Lauderdale.