Miami to Fort Lauderdale

Miami to Fort Lauderdale

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Miami to Fort Lauderdale Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Pink Shuttle
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+40m
$112.00
Train
Brightline
Smart
00:30
01:03
$23.36
Train
Brightline
Smart
01:00
01:33
$14.33
Train
Brightline
Smart
01:30
02:03
$19.11
Van
Gaska Tours
Minivan
05:15
07:00
$70.00
Train
Brightline
Smart
05:45
06:18
$25.48
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
06:20
13:04
$772.67
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
06:39
14:08
$646.29
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
06:55
07:40
$6.61
Bus
RedCoach Florida
Business
07:15
07:45
$35.78
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
07:35
08:40
$6.07
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
08:00
08:40
$6.07
Train
Brightline
Smart
08:20
08:53
$14.33
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
08:40
11:51
$450.10
Flight
Frontier Airlines
Economy
09:00
17:12
$141.38
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
09:35
10:00
$6.07
Flight
Spirit Airlines
Economy
09:54
22:08
$100.41
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
10:15
17:17
$627.83
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
10:35
11:45
$7.71
Flight
United Airlines
Economy
10:51
18:20
$634.18

How to get from Miami to Fort Lauderdale

When you want to get from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 60.42. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 18.95.

How far is Miami from Fort Lauderdale?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. Your trip will be a total of 16 miles (25 km). The flying distance is 16 miles (25 km).

How long does it take to get from Miami to Fort Lauderdale?

The travel time from Miami to Fort Lauderdale can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 8 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Miami to Fort Lauderdale?

The cost of the trip from Miami to Fort Lauderdale varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Brightline: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 18.95 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 60.42.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Miami to Fort Lauderdale:

  • Train tickets - USD 19.00 to USD 48.00;
  • Bus tickets - USD 45.00 to USD 60.00;
  • flight price: USD 578.00. From Miami to Fort Lauderdale starting from 07:00 Miami Airport until 07:00 Miami Airport

How many trips per day are there between Miami and Fort Lauderdale?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 30 trains per day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 07:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 7 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Miami to Fort Lauderdale is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Miami to Fort Lauderdale

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Miami to Fort Lauderdale? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users enjoyed a train ride.

Transportation from Miami to Fort Lauderdale

Facts about the transport from Miami to Fort Lauderdale

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day37
Distance25 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBrightline, RedCoach Florida, United Airlines