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 prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £39.

Distance: 306 km

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Coach
Flight

£68

Average Price

£35

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Cheapest

£81

Average Price

5h 18m

Average total duration

4h 48m

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30m

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6h 20m

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4h 3m

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1h 3m

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3h 0m

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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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Amtrak

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FlixBus

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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

bus

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
09:455h45
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
15:30Tampa, Marion Transit Center
£381One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK
07:457h45
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
15:30Union Station, Tampa, FL
£331One-way
1 change

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK168
07:201h00
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
08:20Tampa International Airport
£711One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak40 Floridian
11:434h48
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
16:31Union Station, Tampa, FL
£381One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
09:456h20
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
16:05Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
£381One-way
0 changes
Greyhound
08:357h20
Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
15:55Tampa, Marion Transit Center
£381One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
07:506h20
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
14:10Tampa, Marion Transit Center
£391One-way
0 changes
Spirit AirlinesNK757
16:301h03
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
17:33Tampa International Airport
£711One-way
0 changes
Spirit AirlinesNK1312
19:451h04
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
20:49Tampa International Airport
£711One-way
0 changes
JetBlue AirwaysB61905
20:301h06
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
21:36Tampa International Airport
£1881One-way
0 changes

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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 £26.

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

A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average £30.

A coach is £13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average £39.

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 51m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 48m.

Coach takes on average 4h 20m.

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 3 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, NW 22nd Ave, FL 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, Greyhound, Broward County Transit to go to Tampa, FL by coach.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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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