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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $219.

Distance: 183 miles (295 km)

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$219

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$49

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$45

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$61

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3h 42m

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1h 42m

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6h 29m

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5h 59m

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4h 18m

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3h 48m

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3h 9m

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is a bus with an average price of $45 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $49 (€41).

A bus is $174 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $219 (€183).

The fastest way to travel from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Train takes on average 6h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Orlando, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 27m sooner (1h 42m by flight vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $219 (€183) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How to get from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM3h40
    Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL
    6:40 PMFort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM3h40
    Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL
    6:40 PMFort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Pinkbus
    9:00 AM3h05
    Orlando, RedCoach Station
    12:05 PMFort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak41 Floridian
    10:19 AM7h27
    Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
    5:46 PMHollywood Station, Hollywood, FL
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak97 Silver Meteor
    1:19 PM5h02
    Orlando Station, Orlando, FL
    6:21 PMHollywood Station, Hollywood, FL
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    11:05 PM4h05
    Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
    3:10 AMFort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 PM4h15
    Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
    6:40 PMFort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    5:30 PM5h10
    Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)
    10:40 PMFort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2668 · AA1893
    9:42 PM12h57
    Orlando International Airport
    10:39 AMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $6141One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1643 · AA2182 · AA2933
    2:12 PM8h37
    Orlando International Airport
    10:49 PMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $7651One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1896 · AA1484
    5:00 AM8h03
    Orlando International Airport
    1:03 PMFort Lauderdale International Airport
    $8381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Orlando, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is a bus with an average price of $45 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $49 (€41).

A bus is $174 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL costing on average $219 (€183).

The fastest way to travel from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 42m.

Other travel options to Fort Lauderdale, FL take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 18m.

Train takes on average 6h 29m.

The distance from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is approximately 183 miles (295 km).
The average frequency per day from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Orlando International Airport and arrive in Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL.
  • Trains mostly depart from Orlando Station, Orlando, FL and arrive in Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Pinkbus to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways 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 Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Pinkbus.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Atlanta, GA, Washington, DC, Tampa, FL, Charlotte, NC, New Orleans, LA. 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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