What is the travel distance from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?

The distance separating West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale is 42 miles (67 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?

The majority of buses traveling from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale start their journey at Tri-Rail & Greyhound and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, EZride Surf School, Butterfly World, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Flamingo Gardens.

Bus West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	50m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	2:35am	West Palm Beach, FL	45m	3:20am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1h 15m	6:15pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1h	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	West Palm Beach, FL	1h 5m	2:45pm	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	50m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	West Palm Beach, FL	40m	10:20am	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Fastest
Bus	3:40pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	55m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1h 15m	6:15pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	2:35am	West Palm Beach, FL	45m	3:20am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:50am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	50m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	West Palm Beach, FL	45m	12:50am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	Fastest
Bus	3:40pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	55m	4:35pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	1h 15m	6:15pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	2:35am	West Palm Beach, FL	45m	3:20am	Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Fort Lauderdale. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

40mAverage Duration

41 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $76	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $32	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound West Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Bus was messy, cups And bottles rolling all over the floor, passengers really can be dirtbags

Edward S.

December 26, 2018

Bus didn't arrive

Maksim T.

August 10, 2023

No ac, no WiFi and no toilet!

Floor V.

March 2, 2019

RedCoach

4/54,064 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

RedCoach is a US-based bus company that has become popular for offering comfortable, affordable rides in Florida and Texas, with fewer stops between destinations. They have three different bus classes: first-class, executive and economy, each one of them offering different amenities and conveniences. First-class and executive buses have fewer seats, which are extra wide, recline up to 140 degrees, and there's extra legroom, offering extra pleasant rides. In all classes, you can find high-quality services, seats designed to provide extra comfort, free Wi-FI, power outlets and bathrooms. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your tickets up to three hours before the travel date for free.

RedCoach West Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

Good service. On time most of the times.

Andres R.

October 5, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in West Palm Beach

A - Tri-Rail & Greyhound

B - Turnpike MM94

C - Okeechobee Rd & I-95

D - Lake Worth Service Plaza

E - Vedado

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Greyhound Station

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

C - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

Frequently asked questions about traveling from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale by bus

What is the travel distance from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$13

11/16

$13

Today

$15

11/18

$14

11/19

$13

11/20

$13

11/21

$15

11/22

$16

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $69 for a bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually RedCoach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.