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NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Major contemporary art museum known for Latin American, CoBrA, and postwar collections, with strong rotating exhibitions in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $219. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $219, and a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 995 miles (1602 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$351 Average price | $432 Average price | $303 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 16m Average total duration 27h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 40h 40m Average total duration 40h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $351 (€286).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $432 (€352).
Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 46m.
Bus takes on average 40h 10m.
Tickets start at around $351 (€286) compared to roughly $230 (€188) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-120.80 (€-98.42). The journey takes 27h 46m versus 16h 36m 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 Harrisburg, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 PM Harrisburg, PA | 29h01 | 11:06 PM Fort Lauderdale, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 27h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $279 (€227) but you can travel from only $151 (€123) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:29, the last at 14:15. The fastest train covers the 995 miles (1602 km) distance in 29h 1m.
Distance 995 miles (1602 km) |
Average train duration 27h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $279 (€227) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 29h 1m |
First train 7:29 AM |
Last train 2:15 PM |
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Prices are above the U.S. average, especially near the beach. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels, drinks, and parking add up quickly.
Restaurants: 18-20% is standard. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Valet: USD 2-5. Tip on pre-tax total unless a service charge is included.
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