| 1. How do I get from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport or Port Everglades to Miami International Airport or Port of Miami and Vice Versa? |
Taxi and limo services are common modes of transportation from Fort Lauderdale to Miami.
Taxis, Private Car/Limo, and Shared Ride are available outside terminal baggage claim areas throughout the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the Miami International Airport.
Taxi fares are based on mileage and time and average about $70. Call Yellow Cab/Checker for further information (954) 565-5400.
Prices for private car and limo services vary depending on individual or shared-ride. Limo services are available through USA Transportation (866) 457-4141, Broward Limousine (954) 791-3000, Elite Limousine (954) 733-9600, Tri-County airport limo (800) 497-5722, and Limousines of South Florida (305) 635-0088. Rates can range from $65-$125.
Go Airport Shuttle offers rides from the Greater Fort Lauderdale area to the Greater Miami area. Rides from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport to Miami Airport are $17 per passenger. Call (954) 561-8888 for prices on other destinations. SuperShuttle service from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport is approximately $23 per passenger. For additional SuperShuttle information, call (305) 871-2000.
Airport transportation is also listed in the "Getting Around" section of our website. Airport Information Hotline: (954) 359-1200.
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| 2. Where are the taxi , train, and bus stops at the Fort Lauderdale airport? |
Taxi, train, and bus stops are located at the lower level outside of the baggage claim areas. Taxis and limos serving Fort Lauderdale include Yellow Cab/Checker (954)565-5400, Broward Limousine (954) 791-3000, Elite Limousine (954) 733-9600, and Limousines of South Florida (305) 635-0088. Tri-Rail shuttles with service to the Fort Lauderdale airport Tri-Rail station have regular pick-ups throughout the day. For Broward County destinations call (800) TRI-RAIL for further information.
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| 3. Frequently asked questions about the Broward County Transit (BCT): |
| What are the costs of BCT bus ride?
Regular One-Way Fare (Base Cash): $1.75
Senior / Youth / Disabled / Medicare: $0.85
What are the costs of BCT bus passes? | Description | Cost | | All Day Pass | $4 regular, $3 Senior/Youth/Disabled/Medicare | | 10 Rides Pass | $16 | | 7 Day Pass | $16 | | 31 Day Pass | $58 | | 31 Day Reduced Fare Pass | $29 Senior/Youth/Disabled/Medicare | What is the age for a youth bus pass?
18 years or younger. Children under 40 inches ride free.
Which bus routes travel to the beaches? | Beach | Route # | | Deerfield Beach | 48 | | Pompano Beach | 11, 42 | | Fort Lauderdale Beach at Commercial Blvd. | 11, 55 | | Fort Lauderdale Beach at Oakland Park Blvd. | 11, 36, 72 | | Fort Lauderdale Beach at Sunrise/Las Olas Blvd. | 11, 36, (Sunrise only) 40 | | Dania Beach | 4 | | Hollywood Beach | 4 | Which bus travels to the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International (FLL) Airport? Which terminals do they go to?
Route 1 travels to FLL and stops on the upper level at the Rental Car Center, bus-way area. Look for the Broward County Transit signs. Where is the Central Bus Terminal located?
101 Northwest 1st Avenue, on the northwest corner of Broward Boulevard and Northwest 1st Avenue, in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Is there a bus or shuttle that travels to Port Everglades?
There is no BCT bus or shuttle that travels directly to Port Everglades. You can travel on Route 1, and get off at State Road 84 and Federal Highway, and take a cab to your Port Everglades destination, or you can travel on Route 40, get off at 17th Street Causeway and Eisenhower Boulevard, and take a cab to your Port Everglades destination.
Is there a bus that travels from the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) Airport to the Miami Airport (MIA)?
There is no bus that travels directly from one airport to the other. You can take the SFRTA/Tri-Rail shuttle bus from FLL directly to the SFRTA/Tri-Rail Station. Take SFRTA/Tri-Rail directly to the Miami Airport and a shuttle bus will take you to your terminal.
Is there a bus that travels from the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) Airport to the Port of Miami (MIA)?
There is no bus that travels directly from FLL to the Port of Miami. You can take Route 1 to Aventura Mall and make a connection to Miami-Dade Transit Route 3, to the Port of Miami.
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| 4. Do thousands of college students still come to Fort Lauderdale for Spring Break? |
Although everyone is welcome to our sunny shores, Greater Fort Lauderdale has not been home to Spring Break since 1985 when over 350,000 students visited our sun-kissed destination. Today, approximately 15,000 students experience the "Venice of America" during Easter vacation. Fort Lauderdale is no longer "where the boys are," but where well-heeled Europeans, sophisticated Northerners and laid-back Mid-Westerners come to relax and vacation. From the late 1980's into the early 90's, Fort Lauderdale was a destination in transition. Our area's success at ridding itself of three decades of notoriety as a "rowdy, anything goes town" to a sun-filled vacation hotspot has made us the fastest growing travel destination in South Florida with a wealth of cultural activities for families, international visitors and business travelers. Spring Break is part of the heritage of Greater Fort Lauderdale. It all started in the 1930's when the college swim teams came to train in Fort Lauderdale and in 1960 when Connie Francis and George Hamilton memorialized Spring Break in the film "Where the Boys Are." Today, students enjoy Spring Break in cities like Panama City, Daytona Beach and Cancun.
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| 5. What are the closest hotels to the Broward County Convention Center and Port Everglades? |
| Click here for a map of hotels closest to Port Everglades and the Broward Convention Center.
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel
954-626-1700 | 0.15 miles | Holiday Inn Express-Convention Center
800-465-4329 | 0.15 miles | Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
866-450-9990 | 0.15 miles | Hyatt Regency Pier 66
800-233-1234 | 0.25 miles | Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale
800-854-6146 | 0.4 miles | Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport North
800-833-1516 | 0.5 miles | Comfort Suites Convention Center
800-760-0000 | 0.75 miles | Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port
954-524-9900 | 0.75 miles | Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
954-523-8080
| 1.5 miles | Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
800-222-6543 | 1.6 miles | Lago Mar Resort & Club
800-524-6627 | 1.6 miles | Best Western Oceanside Inn
800-367-1007 | 1.6 miles | Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel
800-325-3535 | 1.6 miles | Days Inn Bahia Cabana Beach Resort & Marina
800-323-2244 | 1.7 miles | Bahia Mar Resort
800-327-8154
| 1.8 miles | Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North
800-426-7866
| 2.4 miles | The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
954-465-2300
| 2.5 miles | Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale (formerly Sheraton Yankee Trader)
800-627-7108
| 2.9 miles | Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
800-445-8667
| 3 miles | Riverside Hotel
800-325-3280
| 3 miles | Atlantic Hotel
866-837-4274 | 3.2 miles | Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
954-981-2700 | 5.3 miles | Cambria Suites, Fort Lauderdale
954-889-2600 | 6 miles |
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| 6. What are the closest hotels to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport? |
| DISTANCE FROM AIRPORT | | Hampton Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port | 954-524-9900 | 1 mile | | Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport | 954-920-3300 | 1.5 miles | | Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel | 800-947-8527 | 1.5 miles | | Crowne Plaza Ft Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port | 954-523-8080 | 1.5 miles | | Comfort Suites Convention Center | 800-760-0000 | 2 miles | | Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale | 800-854-6146 | 2 miles | | Holiday Inn Express-Convention Center | 800-465-4329 | 2 miles | | Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport | 800-833-1516 | 2 miles | | Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel | 800-733-7663 | 3 miles | | Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina | 866-450-9990 | 3 miles | | Hyatt Regency Pier 66 | 800-233-1234 | 3 miles |
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| 7. Where can I obtain relocation information? |
| To find an overview of the City of Fort Lauderdale, visit http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/about.htm. Many real estate agents will also provide free relocation information, as well as information on housing and neighborhoods. Visit the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale to find more: http://www.r-world.com/.
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| 8. Where can I get a map of Fort Lauderdale? |
There is a map of the Fort Lauderdale area on our website, but it is not to scale. Additional maps of the area can be found on Excite Maps, and Microsoft Expedia. Call 800-22-SUNNY to receive an Visitors Guide & Map of Greater Fort Lauderdale. For a state map of Florida, contact Visit Florida at (850) 488-5607.
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| 9. Do you have condo rental information? |
| We do not have condo rental information. However, we do offer a unique lodging concept known as Superior Small Lodgings comprised of numerous small fine hotels, motels, and inns distinguished by their friendly ambience and personalized service. Many of these properties have 1-3 bedrooms and kitchenettes and offer daily, weekly, and monthly rates. You can find more information on these properties in the hotel section of our website or call 800-22-SUNNY and ask for a color directory. There are also many large hotels in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area with accommodations to fit the needs of any type of guest. Click here for vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale.
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| 10. How do I get to the Broward County Convention Center? |
| The Broward County Convention Center is located at 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale in the Port Everglades, (954) 765-5900.
From the North or South: Take I-95 or Florida's Turnpike and Exit at 595 East. Exit at US 1 North and proceed to SE 17th Street. Go East on SE 17th Street to Eisenhower Blvd. Turn right on Eisenhower Blvd and follow signs to the Convention Center.
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| 11. Are there any locations that offer wireless and high-speed internet access (other than hotels) in the area? |
| FREE WIRELESS ACCESS AVAILABLE: Broward County Launches Free Wireless Internet Access at Several Outdoor "Hot Spots" Downtown
Broward County has launched an outdoor wireless broadband network that provides free Internet access to anyone using a laptop computer or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) at several outdoor hot spots in the government/university campus area downtown. Hot spot locations include: - Stranahan Park adjacent to the Broward County Main Library
- Along Southwest Second Street from the Broward County Governmental Center through the Old Himmarshee area
- Along Las Olas Boulevard beginning at Andrews Avenue and continuing east to approximately Southeast 10th Avenue
A map detailing the exact location of hot spots is available online at http://www.broward.org/wifi.htm
Bubier Park and Las Olas Boulevard. Library patrons will have similar experiences with Internet connections available adjacent to the Downtown Main Library in Stranahan Park. Local residents and visitors can stay "connected" with home and work while visiting two of Broward County's key tourism areas - Las Olas Boulevard and the Old Himmarshee area of Fort Lauderdale.
BC Public
The primary service area of the outdoor WiFi wireless network identified as "BC Public" includes Stranahan Park adjacent to the Main Library Branch, along Southwest 2nd Street from the Broward County Governmental Center through the Old Himmarshee area, and Las Olas Boulevard, beginning at Andrews Avenue and continuing east to approximately Southeast 10th Avenue. Within the Governmental Center, BC Public is accessible from several convenient locations: - County Commission Chambers (Room 422), meeting room 430 and the seating area outside 4th floor elevators
- 3rd floor cafeteria
- 1st floor lobby
Broward County's Call Center staff can step you through the brief instructions for accessing the wireless service. (954) 831-4000. Big City Tavern (free with sign-up)
609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 727-0307 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport
(866) 359-6100 Fort Lauderdale Main Public Library
(954) 357-7444
Wi-Fi inside and out.
Cybrary library with 40 terminals. Himmarshee Bar & Grille
210 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 524-1818 Hollywood (downtown and beach areas)
(954) 924-2980. Sheridan St. to Georgis St. (Broadwalk area) and Downtown Hollywood. McDonald's
Intel-verified wireless Internet zones are located in several Fort Lauderdale-area McDonald's. For current information regarding this program, please visit http://www.mcdwireless.com/. Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant
1536 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale (954) 525-2526 Starbucks (all area locations) Sunrise Harbor Marina
1030 Seminole Drive, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 667-6720 PAID LOCATIONS FedEx Kinko's FedEx Office Downtown
300 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale (954) 467-1007 INTERNET CAFES: Brew Urban Cafe
209 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 523-7191
Free wireless with your own laptop.
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| 12. Where are some pet-friendly places in Greater Fort Lauderdale? |
Click here pet-friendly places and for a list of over 100 pet-friendly hotels in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
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| 13. How can I stay safe at the beach if there is a riptide? |
| Click here for Beach Safety Tips. |
