Getting Around, Fort Lauderdale Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Fort Lauderdale, Florida - FL, USA)

Fort Lauderdale's transportation system is a well organized affair with road, rail, train and air travel options available in and around the city and to external destinations.

The roads in Fort Lauderdale are not congested and provide ideal driving conditions making for rapid bus or taxi journeys from one side of town to another. A good selection of ground travel and transport is also available from Fort Lauderdale's airport into the city center.

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) / Arriving by Air

Serving the entire Broward County area, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport handles 663 commercial flights a day. The bulk of air traffic is domestic, with services to more than 40 US cities, while international flights run to Canada, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, Latin America and South America. Transportation options from Fort Lauderdale's airport are plentiful and include shared-ride vans, taxis, buses and connections to the Tri-Rail commuter system. For further information, please refer to the Fort Lauderdale Airport page.

Fort Lauderdale Airports Guide

Car Rental

For those wishing to drive, rental cars are available from Fort Lauderdale Airport and in the city itself. The driving conditions in Fort Lauderdale are normally good and traffic moves smoothly, as drivers are not required to wait at lights for right turns provided the road is clear. I-95 is the main interstate serving the city from north to south, while the I-595 provides travel to and from the east.

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Buses and Coaches

Greyhound bus company runs services from Fort Lauderdale to neighboring towns, as well as to a range of destinations further afield. Meanwhile, Downtown Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association operates public bus services which connect downtown Fort Lauderdale with the Olde Town, Las Olas Riverfront and also travel to a number of other destinations.

Trains

The Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority runs train services across 18 stations throughout Florida, which travel north to Miami airport and south to Mangonia Park, calling at Fort Lauderdale along the way. Meanwhile, Amtrak runs its Silver Service to various US destinations including Florida.

Taxis

Taxis are readily available in the Fort Lauderdale area and provide a convenient means of transport when your schedule requires flexibility. Yellow Cab services travel throughout the city of Fort Lauderdale and visitors are advised to call ahead if they require a car for a specific time.