Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Downtown Fort Lauderdale (Broward Central Terminal), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Tri-Rail + FLL Airport Shuttle usually runs every 20-60 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Fort Lauderdale, United States

Drop-off

Downtown Fort Lauderdale (Broward Central Terminal)

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Fastest

Broward County Transit Route 1

bus · 25-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Broward County Transit Route 1
Headway: 25-30
Backup: Tri-Rail + FLL Airport Shuttle · 20-60m

Note

Local bus from FLL Rental Car Center Stop 7 along US-1 to Broward Central Terminal in downtown Fort Lauderdale; typical travel time about 20–25 minutes. Operates daily roughly from around 05:20 until midnight; check BCT planner for exact times and late-night gaps.

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Fort Lauderdale: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Airport Taxi Cabs
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Licensed taxis are available on demand at the lower-level arrivals curb outside each terminal. They provide a direct 15–25 minute ride to downtown Fort Lauderdale depending on traffic, with metered or zoned fares published in the airport’s transportation chart.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Tri-Rail + FLL Airport Shuttle
Mode: rail
Freq: 20-60m
Note: Free airport shuttle every ~15–20 minutes links all terminals to the Fort Lauderdale Airport Tri-Rail Station at Dania Beach during train operating hours. From there, Tri-Rail trains run to Fort Lauderdale Station where riders can transfer to local buses or short rideshares to reach downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Downtown Fort Lauderdale (Broward Central Terminal), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Tri-Rail + FLL Airport Shuttle usually runs every 20-60 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.