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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $245 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $245, while a train costs an average of $454.
Distance: 1067 miles (1718 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$454 Average price | $376 Average price | $245 Average price Cheapest | $273 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 17m Average total duration 29h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 31h 26m Average total duration 30h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.2 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg 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 New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
A bus is $130 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $376 (€316).
A bus is $208 (€175) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $454 (€381).
Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 30h 17m.
Bus takes on average 31h 26m.
Tickets start at around $454 (€381) compared to roughly $273 (€229) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-180.88 (€-151.97). The journey takes 29h 47m versus 19h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL
How to get from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM36h55New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)$2011One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM36h55New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)$2011One-way2 transfers
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B614716:00 AM3h04LaGuardia Airport9:04 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport$2971One-way0 transfers
Other options
97 Silver Meteor2:30 PM27h36Penn Station, New York, NY6:06 PMFort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL$2361One-way0 transfers
1155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:08 AM32h23Penn Station, New York, NY5:31 PMFort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL$3411One-way1 transfer
1103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian9:01 AM32h30Penn Station, New York, NY5:31 PMFort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL$3411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM37h40New York, 28 Allen St., NY10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)$2011One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus8:00 PM38h55New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)$2041One-way4 transfers
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FlixBus7:50 PM39h05New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)$2041One-way4 transfers
AA27207:59 AM3h09LaGuardia Airport11:08 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
AA28364:01 PM3h10LaGuardia Airport7:11 PMFort Lauderdale International Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
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AA44876:00 AM4h39LaGuardia Airport10:39 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
A bus is $130 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $376 (€316).
A bus is $208 (€175) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $454 (€381).
Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 30h 17m.
Bus takes on average 31h 26m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, United, Alaska Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by train.
- 24 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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