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

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Travel Information to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL

distanceDistance190 miles (306 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$27 - $40
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $27 (€23) • 4 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $29 (€25) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 190 miles (306 km) by train, bus or flight between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Tampa, FL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL.

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from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

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

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

FlixBus
09:35AM6h35
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04:10PMTampa, FL
$401One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:35AM6h35
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04:10PMTampa, FL
$401One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Spirit Airlines
03:21PM1h02
Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL)
04:23PMTampa International Airport, FL (TPA)
$1841One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
12:18PM4h48
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
05:06PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:45AM5h40
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05:25PMTampa, FL
$401One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:35AM7h20
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03:55PMTampa, FL
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:20PM5h05
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07:25PMTampa, FL
$401One-way
0 transfers
Spirit Airlines
10:30PM1h02
Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL)
11:32PMTampa International Airport, FL (TPA)
$1841One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa with Amtrak, FlixBus and RedCoach. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

      FAQs: 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

      You can get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL is a bus with an average price of $27 (€23).

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

      Taking a bus costs $2 (€2) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $29 (€25).

      A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $40 (€34) from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL.

      The fastest way from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

      There are alternative travel options to Tampa, FL that take longer:

      Getting to Tampa, FL by bus takes 4 h 55 min on average.

      Train takes 4 h 31 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 190 miles (306 km) from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL.

      The average frequency per day from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • Around 1 train per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:

        The following travel companies offer services from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:

        • FlixBus, Greyhound or RedCoach can get you to Tampa, FL by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL for $30 (€25) on Omio.
        • Spirit Airlines can get you to Tampa, FL by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Spirit Airlines from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL for $22 (€19) on Omio.
        • Amtrak can get you to Tampa, FL by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL for $43 (€37) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with Greyhound 1 direct bus per day.
        • Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Tampa, FL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL.

        Many of our customers traveling from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL don't make Tampa, FL their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Tampa, FL are Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, Pinellas Park, FL, New York, NY or Fort Myers, FL, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Tampa, FL to any of these top destinations today!

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