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How to get from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale by bus, subway and train?

From South Miami to Fort Lauderdale by bus, subway and train

To get from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale in Miami, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE subway from South Miami station to Miami International Airport Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TR train and finally take the 18 bus from Golden Glades Park & Ride station to Lauderhill Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

151min$5.25
Subway - ORANGE
Subway - ORANGE
Train - TR
TR
Bus - 1818
Walk to Fort Lauderdale
Leaves from South Miami

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Miami
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE
    Miami International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Miami International Airport Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miami Airport Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRTR
    Wait for train
    TR
    North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golden Glades Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Glades Park & Ride
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Lauderhill Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lauderhill Transit Center
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fort Lauderdale
    Walk to
    Fort Lauderdale
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale by bus, subway and train via GREEN, TR and 18

To get from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale in Miami, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN subway from South Miami station to Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TR train and finally take the 18 bus from Golden Glades Park & Ride station to Lauderhill Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

156min$5.25
Subway - GREEN
Subway - GREEN
Train - TR
TR
Bus - 1818
Walk to Fort Lauderdale
Leaves from South Miami

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Miami
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN
    Wait for subway
    GREEN
    Palmetto
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - TRTR
    Wait for train
    TR
    North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golden Glades Station
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Glades Park & Ride
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Lauderhill Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lauderhill Transit Center
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Lauderdale
    Walk to
    Fort Lauderdale
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale

The distance between South Miami, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Miami is approximately 41.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Miami – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Miami

South Miami is located at South Miami, Miami and the nearest public transit station is South Miami Sta @ 5949 SW 72 St.

Subway stations close to South Miami:

  • University
  • Dadeland North
  • Douglas Road

Bus stations close to South Miami:

  • South Miami Sta @ 5949 SW 72 St
  • S Dixie Hwy & SW 70 St
  • SW 72 St & SW 61 Av

Public transit stations close to Fort Lauderdale, Miami

Fort Lauderdale is located at Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the nearest public transit station is Us 441/Nw 12 S.

Train stations close to Fort Lauderdale:

  • Fort Lauderdale Station

Bus stations close to Fort Lauderdale:

  • Us 441/Nw 12 S
  • NW 12 St & Us 441
  • Lauderhill Transit Center

Alternative route from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale by bus, subway and train via GREEN, TR and 18

To get from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale in Miami, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN subway from South Miami station to Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TR train and finally take the 18 bus from Golden Glades Park & Ride station to Lauderhill Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.25.

156min$5.25
Subway - GREEN
Subway - GREEN
Train - TR
TR
Bus - 1818
Walk to Fort Lauderdale
Leaves from South Miami

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Miami
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN
    Wait for subway
    GREEN
    Palmetto
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tri-Rail/Metrorail Transfer Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - TRTR
    Wait for train
    TR
    North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golden Glades Station
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golden Glades Park & Ride
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Lauderhill Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lauderhill Transit Center
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Lauderdale
    Walk to
    Fort Lauderdale
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line TR, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line TR, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Miami?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale in Miami?

    The ORANGE subway line goes from Miami International Airport station near South Miami to Miami International Airport Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Miami International Airport Station station near Fort Lauderdale in Miami

  • How long does it take to travel from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale in Miami by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Miami by subway, train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Miami to get to Fort Lauderdale in Miami?

    Get on the ORANGE subway from the Miami International Airport station near South Miami in Miami.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Miami?

    Get off the subway at the Miami International Airport Station stop, which is closest to Fort Lauderdale in Miami.

  • How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale?

    The ride from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale costs $5.25.

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