There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
best- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
2h 55m$112–552Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus FlixBus 2421
5h 30m$40–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 57m$78–159Drive 237 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FLcar 237 mi
4h 33m$44–63Bus, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
4h 28m$758–1,115Bus via Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
8h 19m$46–85
Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL is to bus and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $110 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tampa Bus Station station and arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, FL is 208 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL, including transfers.
Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 30m. 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
- $40–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- RedCoach
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.
Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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