What's the distance between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by coach?

The distance between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by coach is approximately 191 miles (307 km).

What is the best way to go from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale without a car?

You can travel to Fort Lauderdale from Tampa by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Tampa to Fort Lauderdale from US$30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 3 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 30m	18:45	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	12:35	St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL	3h 50m	16:25	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	10:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 25m	15:40	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	20:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 40m	02:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 4 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 25m	15:40	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	12:35	St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL	3h 50m	16:25	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 5 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	12:35	St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL	3h 50m	16:25	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	10:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 25m	15:40	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 6 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	12:35	St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL	3h 50m	16:25	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	10:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 25m	15:40	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 7 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 25m	15:40	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	09:00	3801 USF Holly Drive	4h 20m	13:20	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	20:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 40m	02:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 8 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:15	Tampa Bus Station	5h 25m	15:40	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
	09:00	3801 USF Holly Drive	4h 20m	13:20	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	8h 20m	15:10	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 9 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45	Tampa Bus Station	6h	17:45	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
	12:35	St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL	3h 50m	16:25	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	02:40	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale on 10 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:30	3801 USF Holly Drive	4h 40m	23:10	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Cheapest
	12:35	St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL	3h 50m	16:25	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
	07:00	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	13:15	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:20	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	14:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	13:45	Tampa Bus Station	7h 10m	20:55	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$34 - US$120	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$27 - US$146	Average duration4h 48m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 48mAverage duration

US$27Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$45

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses27

Earliest bus departure06:20

Distance190 miles

Latest bus departure22:35

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,763 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 10763 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$35

FlixBus Tampa Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Driver excellent. Encourage him to say welcome and enjoy your ride and wish departing passengers a great day

Michael F.

28 March 2023

Great quick trip.

Abu Taher Mohammed R.

21 August 2023

Very good

Zoila P.

18 April 2023

RedCoach

4/54,034 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.8

According to user feedback, RedCoach is appreciated for its friendly drivers and clean coaches. Many users are pleased with the service overall, although some have noted issues such as a lack of toilet paper and occasional discomfort due to warm temperatures or bumpy rides.

RedCoach Tampa Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Unfortunately coach was dirty. Toilet was disgusting and wifi didn't work. Driver was quite unpleasant. Otherwise seats were comfortable and coach was on time. Lack of wifi was biggest problem for our work.

Simon W.

17 March 2025

The bus was not comfortable. Bumpy ride. Seats to close together to high. I was very pleased with the driver. It also dropped us off right where we needed to he that was the best part.

Peggy A.

14 February 2025

First time using RedCoach for a long trip and I would definitely use them again and will recommend them to my friends.

Christopher D.

25 July 2022

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.3

Based on 15 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$34, with the trip lasting on average 440.

Greyhound Tampa Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

The driver was on time and very knowledgeable although the trip was uncomfortable with the stability of the speed.

Ricardo P.

11 February 2021

I was most disappointed, embarressed and inconvenienced when i was advised i have to pay $20 for my carryon. I informed the staff i read the itenerrary and was entitled to a free carry on. She colleced the $20. My.other diaspointment was no wifi on bus. This being my first expeirence travelling on a bus. Further, i must compliment the driver from.tampa to.orlando it was perfect. However, the orlando experience was distasteful. The bus was late to embark without an apology, no wifi, driver was late as i missed my uber. We arrived at 4 am instead of 330 am. I believed the driver went passed the greyhound stop in FLL and he had to turn and find his way back arriving at 4 am

Savatri C.

19 February 2020

Worst experience of my life, you’ll always have problems with lengthy arrival delays.

Naziha M.

8 January 2019

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Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Greyhound Station

B - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

C - Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - Fort Lauderdale

What's the distance between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by coach?
The distance between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale by coach is approximately 191 miles (307 km).
What is the best way to go from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale without a car?
You can travel to Fort Lauderdale from Tampa by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/10

US$91

02/10

US$40

Today

US$41

04/10

US$36

05/10

US$40

06/10

US$35

07/10

US$34

08/10

US$34

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on 7 Oct 2025 with a price of US$34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$114 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34, which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

Bus from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

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