Trains tickets from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from $110
SatAug 2
from $64
SunAug 3
from $50
MonAug 4
from $50
TueAug 5
from $50
WedAug 6
from $50
ThuAug 7
from $50

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Tri-Rail Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Lakeland
    Departure location: Lakeland Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Fort Lauderdale
    Destination location: Tri-Rail Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale.

Bus
Average Price$37 - $105Average Duration6h 25m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$27 - $110Average Duration4h 12m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 4 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 12mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration4h 12m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:19pm
Distance172 miles (277 km)
Latest train departure1:34pm

Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale Train

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Fort Lauderdale

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/29
$105
07/30
$105
Today
$47
08/01
$105
08/02
$60
08/03
$47
08/04
$47
08/05
$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $230 for a train ticket from Lakeland, FL to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Lakeland to Fort Lauderdale is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Fort Lauderdale you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Lakeland and Fort Lauderdale compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Fort Lauderdale to Lakeland, FL

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