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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    4h 48m
    $75–160

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0740s
    7h 15m
    $40–80

  3. Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus bus FlixBus 2421
    6h 5m
    $45–74

  4. Drive 238.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Fort Lauderdalecar car 238.5 mi
    4h 19m
    $44–63

  5. Bus, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    3h 32m
    $114–555

  6. Fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    4h 18m
    $756–1,108

Tampa to Fort Lauderdale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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