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How to get fromTampa Bay to Fort Lauderdaleby unknown, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa Bay to Fort Lauderdale by unknown, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Travel to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampa-Airport-TPAunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    2h 25m

  2. Travel, train (Amtrak)

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    5h 26m

  3. Travel, bus via Airport/Rental Car Center

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Driveunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus
    8h 37m

  4. Travel to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampa-Airport-TPAunknown unknown
    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
    3h 12m

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

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQunknown unknown
    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
    3h 7m

  6. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Driveunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    9h 46m

Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) flights

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Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Tampa Bay, FL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa Bay to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can travel to Tampa-Airport-TPA airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL), walk to Airport/Rental Car Center, then take the line 01 bus to Southeast 3rd Avenue/Las Olas Boulevard. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tampa Bay to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via Tampa in around 5h 26m.

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