VA → FL · about 806 miles
Richmond to Fort Lauderdale bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 18 direct buses and trains a week from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest takes 18 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:05 AM and the last at 9:49 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 18
- Fastest trip
- 18h 35m
- First departure
- 4:05 AM
- Last departure
- 9:49 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:05 AM | 10:40 PM | 18h 35m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Richmond E Main Street to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:07 PM | 5:31 PM +1 day | 25h 24m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:49 PM | 6:06 PM +1 day | 20h 17m | Daily | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Fort Lauderdale The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Richmond
Where buses and trains stop in Fort Lauderdale
Return trip: Fort Lauderdale to Richmond
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 18 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 25 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM (Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 9:49 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Richmond to Fort Lauderdale?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Richmond?
Buses and trains to Fort Lauderdale leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station).