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

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Travel Information from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

Distance190 miles (306 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$26 - $38
Cheapest modeBus • $26 (€23) • 4 h 55 min
Fastest modeFlight • $29 (€26) • 1 h 1 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 190 miles (306 km) to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL. The most popular travel companies which serve this route 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.

Our recommendation

bus

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
09:45AM5h45
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
03:30PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$681One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM5h45
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
03:30PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK222
06:23AM0h57
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
07:20AMTampa International Airport
$1171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak40 Floridian
11:43AM4h48
Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
04:31PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
$881One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM6h20
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
04:05PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
$681One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:35AM7h20
Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
03:55PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM6h20
Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
02:10PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$691One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK2602
07:36PM1h01
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
08:37PMTampa International Airport
$1171One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK1344
10:52PM0h59
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
11:51PMTampa International Airport
$1171One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK150 · NK1405
06:35PM4h46
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
11:21PMTampa International Airport
$2351One-way
1 transfer

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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 travel options to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Tampa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL is by taking a bus, which costs on average $26 (€23).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:

Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $29 (€26) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 55 min.

Getting to Tampa, FL by train takes 4 h 48 min on average.

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

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

  • 12 buses a day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • 1 train a 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 or Greyhound can take you to Tampa, FL by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL for $26 (€23).
    • Travel with Spirit Airlines for flights to Tampa, FL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Spirit Airlines Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
    • Amtrak can take you to Tampa, FL by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL for $38 (€34).

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

    • You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Tampa, FL with FlixBus or Greyhound.
    • You can find 2 direct flights per day to Tampa, FL with.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Tampa, FL with Amtrak.

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

    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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