Miami to Fort Lauderdale by train, bus, van, flight, taxi from USD 21

Miami to Fort Lauderdale Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Pink Shuttle	Minivan 4pax	Any time	+40m	$112.00
Train	Brightline	Smart	00:30	01:03	$23.57
Train	Brightline	Smart	01:00	01:33	$14.46
Train	Brightline	Smart	01:30	02:03	$19.28
Van	Gaska Tours	Minivan	05:15	07:00	$70.00
Train	Brightline	Smart	05:45	06:18	$25.71
Flight	United Airlines	Economy	06:20	13:04	$779.56
Flight	United Airlines	Economy	06:39	14:08	$652.06
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	06:55	07:40	$6.67
Bus	RedCoach Florida	Business	07:15	07:45	$36.10
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	07:35	08:40	$6.12
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	08:00	08:40	$6.12
Train	Brightline	Smart	08:20	08:53	$14.46
Flight	United Airlines	Economy	08:40	11:51	$454.11
Flight	Frontier Airlines	Economy	09:00	17:12	$142.64
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	09:35	10:00	$6.12
Flight	Spirit Airlines	Economy	09:54	22:08	$101.30
Flight	United Airlines	Economy	10:15	17:17	$633.43
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	10:35	11:45	$7.78
Flight	United Airlines	Economy	10:51	18:20	$639.83

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
Van
Taxi

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 flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 578.13. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 20.82.

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 20.82 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 578.13.

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

Train tickets - USD 21.00 to USD 97.00;
Bus tickets - USD 35.00 to USD 49.00;
Van price : USD 77.00 - USD 79.00;
flight price: USD 578.00. From Miami to Fort Lauderdale starting from 07:00 Miami Airport until 07:00 Miami Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 90.00 to USD 143.00.

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 8 available bus trips every day.
1 by flight from Miami to Fort Lauderdale starting from 07:00 Miami Airport until 07:00 Miami Airport

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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 90.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Miami to Fort Lauderdale.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

Transportation from Miami to Fort Lauderdale

Facts about the transport from Miami to Fort Lauderdale

Cheapest Transport	$21
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	5:15 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	39
Distance	25 kilometers
Transport Companies	Brightline, Gaska Tours, Jet Set Express, Pink Shuttle, RedCoach Florida, See USA Tours, United Airlines

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