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How to get fromThe Villages to Fort Lauderdaleby car, train, shuttle, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from The Villages to Fort Lauderdale by car, train, shuttle, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from The Villages to Orlandocar car
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Fort Lauderdaletrain train Blfm
    4h 14m
    $52–167

  2. Drive 254.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Fort Lauderdalecar car 254.6 mi
    4h 23m
    $47–68

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Spanish Springs to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus The Villages
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus FlixBus 2411 / ...
    7h 3m
    $71–110

  4. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MCO - FLL
    4h 30m
    $290–655

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lakelandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 37m
    $86–177

  6. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    5h 23m
    $164–621

  7. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MCO - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    5h 14m
    $592–1,158

  8. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    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
    6h 10m
    $806–1,174

The Villages to Fort Lauderdale by shuttle and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Fort Lauderdale. However, you can drive to Orlando then take the train to Fort Lauderdale. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Spanish Springs to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via MCO Airport - Terminal A, Orlando International Airport, Florida Mall, and Orlando in around 7h 3m.

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