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Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Major art museum on the St. Johns River with a strong permanent collection and historic formal gardens. One of Jacksonville’s best-known cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
491 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 2 trains that leave Fort Lauderdale, FL for Jacksonville, FL on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 491 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 6 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
98 Silver Meteor
40 Floridian
98 Silver Meteor
40 FloridianOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL costing on average $278 (€225).
Other travel options to Jacksonville, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Tickets start at around $115 (€93) compared to roughly $66 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.70 (€-39.41). The journey takes 8h 47m versus 4h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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98 Silver Meteor | 7:45 AM Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 8h06 | 3:51 PM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
40 Floridian | 11:43 AM Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL | 10h30 | 10:13 PM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 12:00. The fastest train covers the 305 miles (491 km) distance in 7h 48m.
Distance 305 miles (491 km) |
Average train duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 48m |
First train 6:58 AM |
Last train 12:00 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Tip 15-20% at restaurants. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis and rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff: USD 2-5 for bags; USD 2-5 nightly for housekeeping.
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