Tampa to Fort Lauderdale bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Tampa bus station at 04:35h, arriving at Fort Lauderdale bus station at 11:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:15h, arriving at 03:10h the following day.
Departure station and country
Tampa, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Fort Lauderdale, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
263 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 15min
Total Departures
10
Lowest Price
$43
Transportation Options
Bus
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Getting from Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by bus
The shortest travel distance between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale is 263 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 16:15 has a travel time of 05:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:10h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Fort Lauderdale earlier, there
are 5 night buses from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale.
The overnight buses depart between and 21:15 and arrive between 01:10 and 03:10
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Tampa to Fort Lauderdale route
FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1266 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
Over 1266 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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