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How long is the shuttle from Fort Lauderdale to Miami?

Fort Lauderdale private transportation service is 7 days a week to Port of Miami, Miami Downtown Hotels, South Beach Hotels, Miami residences or any Miami Dade destinations. The ride from Fort Lauderdale to Miami is around 45 minutes.



The shuttle journey from Fort Lauderdale (specifically Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FFK) to Miami or the Port of Miami typically takes between 45 and 75 minutes. This duration is highly dependent on the time of day and the notoriously heavy traffic on the I-95 corridor. During early morning or late night hours, the trip can be as quick as 35 minutes. However, during the weekday "rush hours" or on busy "cruise days" (Friday through Sunday), you should budget at least 90 minutes to ensure you don't miss a flight or a ship departure. Many travelers also opt for the Brightline high-speed train, which connects the two city centers in exactly 30 minutes, providing a more predictable alternative to the highway shuttles. For your travel data, it is important to note that shared shuttles (like Go Airport Shuttle) may take longer as they make multiple stops, while a private car or Uber will be more direct but subject to the same traffic volatility that defines South Florida transit in 2026.

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Take the Tri-Rail train from the Fort Lauderdale Station to the Miami Airport Station, then transfer to the Miami Metrorail. Take the Metrorail towards downtown Miami and get off at any of the Metromover stations. This option costs around $2.25 per person and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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There are free shuttle buses from the FLL terminals to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Station at Dania Beach. The station is just a few miles from the airport and a short ride on the shuttle bus. For more information, visit Tri-Rail or call 800-874-7245. Tri-Rail operates daily schedules.

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Taxis are typically two to three times more expensive than rideshares in Miami, even during surge periods. They are useful, however, if airport traffic is completely snarled, since taxis have exclusive use of the inside lane at MIA pick up and won't sit in traffic picking you up or leaving.

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Fort Lauderdale wins the prize as the cheapest city to fly into in Florida. The busy Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is just a few miles from the city center, making it easy to get to your hotel.

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Airport Shuttle Train The MIA Metromover is a free shuttle train that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides free access to all places in Downtown Miami with a total travel time from Miami Airport to the city centre of 30 minutes.

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Do drivers using Uber pick up at FLL? Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber.

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