City in Florida, United States
Getting around Fort Lauderdale
How to get around Fort Lauderdale
Downtown and Las Olas are walkable and Brightline links to Miami and West Palm Beach; elsewhere you need a car, rideshare or the Water Taxi.
Ways to get around Fort Lauderdale
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Brightline train | 10–30 USD to Miami or West Palm | Fast intercity trains from downtown station |
| Water Taxi | Day passes sold | Hop-on, hop-off boats along the canals |
| Broward County Transit buses | 2 USD | Wide network but slow and infrequent at night |
| Sun Trolley | Low or free on some routes | Neighborhood loops to the beach and Las Olas |
Ride-hailing apps in Fort Lauderdale
A 5 km ride costs about $13–24 ($13–24).
- Taxis are available at the airport, port and hotels; apps are usually cheaper for other trips.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)
Rideshare or taxi to downtown 20–35 USD, about 15–25 min; Tri-Rail from the airport station connects to downtown and Miami.
Miami International (by train or road) (MIA)
Brightline or Tri-Rail then connection; or rideshare 50–80 USD, about 40–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Shared e-scooters appear in some zones; heat, storms and car traffic make them unpleasant.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Fort Lauderdale?
Downtown and Las Olas are walkable and Brightline links to Miami and West Palm Beach; elsewhere you need a car, rideshare or the Water Taxi.
How do I get from the airport to Fort Lauderdale?
Rideshare or taxi to downtown 20–35 USD, about 15–25 min; Tri-Rail from the airport station connects to downtown and Miami.
Is Fort Lauderdale walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- Broward County Transit
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Visit Lauderdale
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