How to get to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Compare train, coach and flight for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £127.

Distance: 306 km

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Flight

£56

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£32

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£127

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4h 20m

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3h 50m

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5h 48m

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5h 18m

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4h 20m

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2h 20m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

How to get to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:006h20
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    14:20Tampa, Marion Transit Center
    £351One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:006h20
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    14:20Tampa, Marion Transit Center
    £351One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Pinkbus
    17:554h20
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    22:15Tampa Airport, FL, FL
    £691One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak40
    11:434h48
    Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    16:31Union Station, Tampa, FL
    £691One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:456h05
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    15:50Tampa, Marion Transit Center
    £371One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:456h45
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    16:30Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
    £371One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound
    8:457h10
    Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
    15:55Tampa, Marion Transit Center
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • American AirlinesAA948 · AA1981
    19:5815h51
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    11:49Tampa International Airport
    £3691One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA1652 · AA1975
    18:2315h49
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    10:12Tampa International Airport
    £3931One-way
    1 change
  • American AirlinesAA1893 · AA1944
    11:246h54
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    18:18Tampa International Airport
    £5891One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

Travel to Tampa, FL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Tampa, FL including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:

A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average £56.

A coach is £95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average £127.

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 20m.

Coach takes on average 5h 48m.

The Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL distance is approximately 306 km.
The average frequency per day from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is:
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Tampa, FL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound, Broward County Transit to go to Tampa, FL by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Pinellas Park, FL, West Palm Beach, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampa, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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