How to travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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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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Driving

$454

Average price

$376

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$245

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Cheapest

$273

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(fuel + tolls)

30h 17m

Average total duration

29h 47m

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30m

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6h 43m

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4h 43m

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2h 0m

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31h 26m

Average total duration

30h 56m

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30m

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19h 51m

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0.5 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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5.2 - 10.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 4.3kg

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United

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is a bus with an average price of $245 (€206).

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).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 43m.

Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 30h 17m.

Bus takes on average 31h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How to get from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM36h55
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    $2011One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM36h55
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    $2011One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB61471
    6:00 AM3h04
    LaGuardia Airport
    9:04 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak97 Silver Meteor
    2:30 PM27h36
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    6:06 PMFort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $2361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak1155 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian
    9:08 AM32h23
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    5:31 PMFort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $3411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak1103 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian
    9:01 AM32h30
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    5:31 PMFort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL
    $3411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM37h40
    New York, 28 Allen St., NY
    10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    $2011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM38h55
    New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    $2041One-way
    4 transfers
  • Greyhound · · +FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM39h05
    New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY
    10:55 AMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    $2041One-way
    4 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2720
    7:59 AM3h09
    LaGuardia Airport
    11:08 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2836
    4:01 PM3h10
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:11 PMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1893+Republic AirlinesAA4487
    6:00 AM4h39
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:39 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Travel to Fort Lauderdale, 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 New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Fort Lauderdale, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is a bus with an average price of $245 (€206).

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).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 43m.

Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 30h 17m.

Bus takes on average 31h 26m.

The distance from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is approximately 1067 miles (1718 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, United.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Fort Lauderdale, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Charlotte, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fort Lauderdale, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Fort Lauderdale, FL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three to four days are typically ideal for exploring Fort Lauderdale, FL, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, visit cultural attractions like the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, and explore the vibrant Las Olas Boulevard.
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