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

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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 190 miles (306 km)

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$84

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$58

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$107

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5h 18m

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4h 48m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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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.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM6h05
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK
    7:45 AM7h45
    Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    3:30 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Spirit AirlinesNK1346
    8:05 AM1h00
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    9:05 AMTampa International Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak40 Floridian
    11:43 AM4h48
    Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    4:31 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM6h45
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    4:30 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM5h35
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    5:05 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM6h20
    Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    2:10 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Spirit AirlinesNK552
    6:35 PM1h01
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    7:36 PMTampa International Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Spirit AirlinesNK387
    1:45 PM1h01
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    2:46 PMTampa International Airport
    $1881One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB61905
    8:59 PM1h04
    Fort Lauderdale International Airport
    10:03 PMTampa International Airport
    $2991One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from 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, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is a flight with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A flight is $0.43 (€0.34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $27 (€22).

A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 57m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is approximately 190 miles (306 km).
The average frequency per day from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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, bus, 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.
  • Buses 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 Spirit Airlines to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus, Broward County Transit to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus.
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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