Transfer Options from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is a major international airport located in Florida, USA. This large airport serves over 700 flights a day to 135 destinations worldwide, making it a great place to start exploring the United States or head on an international vacation.

When it comes to travelling from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport, you have two transfer options; taking a taxi or the Tri-Rail. Taking one of the local airport taxis will take you around 60 minutes to reach the airport and will cost around $120 (€110). Taking the Tri-Rail train as your West Palm Beach Airport transportation to Fort Lauderdale will take closer to 2 hours and 20 minutes but will cost just $10.50 (€9.80) per passenger.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€110	60min	24/7
Tri-Rail	€19.60	140min	04:06–20:46

How to get from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport by taxi

The most stress-free option for your West Palm Beach Airport transportation to Fort Lauderdale is a taxi. An airport taxi takes just 60 minutes to reach Fort Lauderdale Airport and will cost around $120 (€110), based on a taximeter.

How much is a taxi from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

The local drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale. This means that your final fare will rely heavily on the level of traffic. The average cost of a taxi from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport is $120 (€110), but this is subject to change.

If you’d prefer a fixed rate fare you can rely on, we recommend pre-booking your transfer with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

$120 (€110)

Trip Duration

60 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from West Palm Beach Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at West Palm Beach Airport?

The local taxis can easily be found directly outside of the arrivals hall at West Palm Beach Airport. Simply follow the signs for ‘Taxis and Ground Transportation” from the baggage claim area.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport is the quickest and most convenient transfer option. If you have a flight scheduled, you don’t want to experience unexpected delays with public transport, causing you to miss your flight. Instead, you can enjoy a quick transfer in a private vehicle directly to Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Editor’s Note

Some Palm Beach Airport taxi drivers accept card payments. If you need to pay by card, be sure to ask your driver if they offer this service before getting in.

Useful Tips

Ensure your driver resets the meter before you begin your journey.

You must always wear a seatbelt while in a Florida taxi by law.

Tipping your driver around 10 to 15% is common and expected.

How to get from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport by Tri-Rail

A budget-friendly way to get from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport is to take the Tri-Rail. However, to reach the Tri-Rail, you will first have to take the number 44 Palm Tran from Palm Beach airport to the city. Then, you will take the Tri-Rail train from there to Fort Lauderdale Airport. The total journey time is around 2 hours and 20 minutes and the cost is just $10.50 (€9.80).

How much is the Tri-Rail from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the 44 Palm Tran is $2.50 (€2.30) and the cost of a ticket on the Tri-Rail to go through 4 ‘zones’ is $8 (€7.50). That makes the total journey from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport cost $10.50 (€9.80) per passenger.

Cost

$10.50 (€9.80)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 20 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 20 minutes for the 4 Palm Tran and 40 minutes for the Tri-Rail.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The 44 Palm Tran runs from 07:06 to 19:11 during the week and from 09:12 to 17:02 on Sundays. The Tri-Rail train runs from 04:06 to 20:46.

Where do I find the Tri-Rail at West Palm Beach Airport?

There’s no Tri-Rail stop at Plam Beach Airport. You will need to take the 44 Palm Tran from the airport to the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail station downtown first.

Convenience

Although very well priced, choosing public transport for your West Palm Beach Airport transportation to Fort Lauderdale isn’t the most convenient option. You will double your transfer time and have some waiting time between the bus and train that may last up to 40 minutes.

Timetables

44 Palm Tran

Tri-Rail

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling in a group, suggest booking a private transfer instead of taking public transport, for your convenience.

Useful Tips

Try to arrive at least 5 minutes before the Palm Tran leaves to try securing a seat.

During peak travel times, the Tri-Rail fills quickly and you may have to stand.

There's no luggage storage, be sure to travel light.

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20 minute gap between transfers
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What’s the distance from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

The distance between West Palm Beach Airport and Fort Lauderdale Airport is 79 km. Taking a private airport taxi will take around 60 minutes to get there, while the Tri-Rail will take closer to 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What are my options for transportation from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

When it comes to your West Palm Beach Airport transportation to Fort Lauderdale options, you have two; taxi or Tri-Rail. Taking a Palm Beach Airport taxi will take around 60 minutes to reach FLL Airport and will cost approximately $120 (€110). Taking the bus and Tri-Rail combo option will cost just $10.50 (€9.80) but will take at least 2 hours and 20 minutes to get there.

What’s the taxi fare from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

The average taxi fare for a local taxi from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport is $120 (€110). However, this fare is subject to change. For a fixed rate fare for your Palm Beach Airport taxi, we recommend pre-booking with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport by taxi

How much is a taxi from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

Cost

$120 (€110)

Trip Duration

60 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from West Palm Beach Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at West Palm Beach Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport by Tri-Rail

How much is the Tri-Rail from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale?

Cost

$10.50 (€9.80)

Trip Duration

2 Hrs 20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The 44 Palm Tran runs from 07:06 to 19:11 during the week and from 09:12 to 17:02 on Sundays. The Tri-Rail train runs from 04:06 to 20:46.

Where do I find the Tri-Rail at West Palm Beach Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

44 Palm Tran

Tri-Rail

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

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What are my options for transportation from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

What’s the taxi fare from West Palm Beach Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

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