There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train
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Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Dothan Regional Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane FLL - DHN
- Take the taxi from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Fort Ruckertaxi
6h 16m$65–324Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Dothanbus
- Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi
12h 24m$82–146Drive 575.7 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Ruckercar 575.7 mi
9h 58m$106–152Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane MIA - VPS
- Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Fort Ruckercar
6h 7m$70–330Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tallahassee, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane MIA - TLH
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Dothanbus
- Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi
7h 8m$96–360Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlandotrain
- Take the bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Dothanbus
- Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi
13h 23m$131–423Bus, taxi via Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station
- Take the bus from Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Dothanbus
- Take the taxi from Dothan to Fort Ruckertaxi
17h 50m$121–231
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker is to bus and taxi which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker is to train and fly and drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $70 - $330.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Rucker is 520 miles. The road distance is 579.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 24m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker, including transfers.
Fort Rucker is 1h behind Fort Lauderdale. It is currently 3:38 PM in Fort Lauderdale and 2:38 PM in Fort Rucker.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker.
There are 90+ hotels available in Fort Rucker.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Fort Rucker, AL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Rucker. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) airport, fly to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN), then take the taxi to Fort Rucker. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Dothan, then take the taxi to Fort Rucker.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Dothan Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Miami International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Tri-RailCustomerExperience@sfrta.fl.gov
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- guestservices@gobrightline.com
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–220
- Book at
- https://www.gobrightline.com
- Smart
- $15–180
- Premium
- $60–220
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tallahassee to Dothan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Orlando - RedCoach Station, FL to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $8–11
Wiregrass Safe Taxi
- Phone
- +1-334-699-3159
Wiregrass Safe Taxi
- Phone
- +1-334-699-3159
Wiregrass Safe Taxi
- Phone
- +1-334-699-3159
Wiregrass Safe Taxi
- Phone
- +1-334-699-3159
Wiregrass Safe Taxi
- Phone
- +1-334-699-3159
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