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Typical cost and journey time from Fort Lauderdale into downtown Fort Lauderdale.
BCT bus (route 1)
CheapestCost
$2
Time
About 30 min to downtown Fort Lauderdale
- Hours
- About 5am–11pm
- Where to find it
- Bus stops on the lower level of Terminals 1–4.
- Good to know
- For Miami, take the free shuttle to the Tri-Rail station.
Taxi
FastestCost
About $20–30 + tip
Time
15–25 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside baggage claim, lower level.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $15–30
Time
15–25 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Ride-app pick-up areas on the arrivals level.
Our pick
Fort Lauderdale beach and downtown are close by, so a taxi or rideshare is quick and affordable. Heading to Miami? Tri-Rail is cheap, but rideshare (about $50–80) is far simpler with bags.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Fort Lauderdale.
What's the cheapest way from Fort Lauderdale to downtown Fort Lauderdale?
BCT bus (route 1): $2, taking about 30 min to downtown Fort Lauderdale.
How much is a taxi from FLL to downtown Fort Lauderdale?
About $20–30 + tip. The ride takes 15–25 min.
What hours does the BCT bus (route 1) run?
About 5am–11pm.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at Fort Lauderdale?
Ride-app pick-up areas on the arrivals level. Expect to pay about $15–30.
Where do I catch the BCT bus (route 1)?
Bus stops on the lower level of Terminals 1–4.
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