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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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
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.
FlixBus11:30 AM5h15Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:30 AM5h15Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)4:45 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B619058:05 PM1h04Fort Lauderdale International Airport9:09 PMTampa International Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
Other options
40 Floridian11:43 AM4h48Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL4:31 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM5h50Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)5:20 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM6h05Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM6h20Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)2:20 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$451One-way0 transfers
AA1873 · AA277311:31 AM6h55Fort Lauderdale International Airport6:26 PMTampa International Airport$6191One-way1 transfer
AA1873 · AA2322+
AA540611:31 AM10h29Fort Lauderdale International Airport10:00 PMTampa International Airport$6241One-way2 transfers
AA2087 · AA2773+
AA55277:44 AM10h42Fort Lauderdale International Airport6:26 PMTampa International Airport$6241One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $83 (€67).
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound, Broward County Transit to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines.
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