What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at A1A/South El Prado Avenue - via Airport/Rental Car Center and Las Olas Boulevard/Southeast 4th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

The distance between Tampa and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is 243 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $95 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea bus from?

Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea train from?

Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train or bus from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

The best way to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Airport/Rental Car Center, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea bus arrive?

Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.

Where does the Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea train arrive?

Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

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Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 1m
$98–182
Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus FlixBus 2421
7h 8m
$44–71
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Seacar 236.2 mi
4h 17m
$44–63
Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
3. Take the bus from Las Olas Boulevard/Southeast 4th Avenue to A1A/South El Prado Avenue -bus
4h 35m
$126–558
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
9h 4m
$44–82
Bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, line 2600 train, train, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Stat.Rail Southboundtrain
4. Take the train from Miami to Fort Lauderdaletrain
5. Take the bus from Central Terminal - to A1A/South El Prado Avenue -bus
5h 48m
$775–1,153
Train, train to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kissimmee to Sand Lake Roadtrain
3. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
4. Take the bus from Las Olas Boulevard/Southeast 4th Avenue to A1A/South El Prado Avenue -bus
6h 45m
$281–660

Tampa to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea by bus (Flixbus)

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Distance: 241.9 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 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 $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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