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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$84 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL
How to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus9:45 AM6h05Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
98 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK7:45 AM7h45Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL3:30 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
NK13468:05 AM1h00Fort Lauderdale International Airport9:05 AMTampa International Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
40 Floridian11:43 AM4h48Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL4:31 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL$1601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM6h45Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)4:30 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM5h35Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)5:05 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM6h20Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)2:10 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$561One-way0 transfers
NK5526:35 PM1h01Fort Lauderdale International Airport7:36 PMTampa International Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
NK3871:45 PM1h01Fort Lauderdale International Airport2:46 PMTampa International Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
B619058:59 PM1h04Fort Lauderdale International Airport10:03 PMTampa International Airport$2991One-way0 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.

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).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus.
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