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Travel and Transportation

Airport — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is located 6.2 miles (10 km) from the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Depending on traffic conditions, the journey should take less than 30 minutes.

Various transportation options are available at the airport, including shuttles, ride-sharing companies, taxi cabs and public transportation.

Should you need assistance with any option, look for a Ground Transportation booth (located in each terminal on the Lower Level.) These information booths are staffed by customer service coordinators during peak operating hours.

Learn more about ground transportation options. >

How to Get Around

There are several options available in Fort Lauderdale.

• Amtrak
  Amtrak is the national railroad for the United States. It delivers high quality, safe, on-time rail passenger service meant to exceed customer expectations.
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• Broward County Transit (BCT)
  BCT can take you practically anywhere you want to go within Broward County: shopping, libraries, parks, cultural and civic activities and other places of interest. BCT’s public transportation services cover approximately 410 square miles with a total operating fleet of 299 buses on fixed routes. With over 1,600 bus stops, you’ll probably find yourself near a BCT route almost anywhere you go.
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• Brightline
  Brightline is a privately owned and operated express train with stops in downtown West Palm Beach, downtown Fort Lauderdale and downtown Miami.
  Get information or purchase tickets. >
   
• B-Cycle/AvMed Rides
  Visit our Docked Bike Sharing page for more information.
   
• Carpool
  Whether you’re driving to work, a meeting or even to the beach, carpooling takes one or more cars off the road. Not sure who you could carpool to work with? South Florida Commuter Services can help you to find commuters looking for carpool partners in your area.
  Request a ride match. >
   
• Community Shuttle (LauderGO)
  The Sun Trolley offers five different routes in Fort Lauderdale serving residents and tourists.
  Get route and schedule information. >
   
• Tri-Rail
  Tri-Rail, which is run by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), is a commuter rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The 70.9-mile-long system has 18 stations along the Southeast Florida coast. The system connects directly to Amtrak at numerous stations and the Metrorail in Hialeah (Miami) at the Tri-Rail and Metrorail Transfer Station.
  Learn more about regional rail service. >
   
• Water Taxi
  Water Taxi provides waterborne transit service throughout Broward County.
  Get information on fares, schedules and routes. >

Maps & Guides

The Tourist Map
Use the tourist map as your guide to explore greater Fort Lauderdale.