There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
4h 48m$120–200Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
7h 25m$42–63Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
7h 10m$45–75Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Tampacar 238 mi
4h 19m$44–63Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 30 bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
3h 35m$104–285Train to Miami International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
4h 8m$656–1,108
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is to bus via Airport/Rental Car Center which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is to fly and line 30 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Tampa Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station station and arriving at Tampa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa is 234 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $200.
The train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa takes 4h 48m including transfers and departs once daily.
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Tri-RailCustomerExperience@sfrta.fl.gov
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Fort Lauderdale to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.
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