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There are 5 intercity buses per day from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale. Traveling by bus from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale usually takes around one hour and 53 minutes, but the fastest RedCoach Economy bus can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 81 mi (130 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
| Cheapest price | €16.38 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | RedCoach Economy |
| Bus lines | 5 |
Average score for buses from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale
(Based on 8 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Wonderful. Cons: Everything is ok. Tips: No.
5.0
Pros: Quick and convenient. Cons: Nothing everything is great.
5.0
Pros: Super convenient. Cons: Just shorter breaks so it arrives on time. Tips: Super convenient and a comfortable ride.
5.0
Pros: The trip was very nice, I sleep all the journey, the bus driver was nice. Cons: The timings to leave and arrive to the different places, put wifi in the bus and the bus is overcapacity.
Bus tickets for a trip from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale cost €24.64 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from €23 to €29. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on May 13, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Fort Lauderdale this week, bus tickets are available starting at €25.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 17 days in advance to save €7.38 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are 5 bus lines from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. RedCoach Economy offers the most choice in regards to departure times, with a couple of different times on its daily bus schedule.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 2h 30m | €30.23 |
| Jet Set Express | 1 | 1h 41m | €19.76 |
| RedCoach Business | 1 | 1h 40m | €36.10 |
| RedCoach Economy | 2 | 1h 46m | €28.70 |
| RedCoach First Class | 1 | 1h 35m | €37.23 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Fort Lauderdale usually start from €27.
Jet Set Express is known for providing safe and reliable bus service throughout Central and South Florida, with headquarters in both Miami and Orlando. Jet Set Express runs an average of 1 bus trips from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale, and 1 trips per day on weekends. Each bus trip takes an average of 1 hours and 41 minutes, and Jet Set Express bus ticket prices start at just €16. Thanks to onboard amenities like WiFi, air conditioning and entertainment, Jet Set Express is a preferred choice for travel between Port Saint Lucie and Fort Lauderdale.
Book RedCoach Business from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale from €23. Typically there is one RedCoach Business schedule per day from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach Business ticket to Fort Lauderdale. In Port Saint Lucie, RedCoach Business departs to Fort Lauderdale from Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza - Florida Turnpike Mile 144 . In Fort Lauderdale, RedCoach Business arrives at Ft Lauderdale Intl Airport - 320 Terminal Drive .
An average trip on RedCoach Business from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale takes 1 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available RedCoach Business trip will get you to Fort Lauderdale in 1 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, RedCoach Business offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Fort Lauderdale.
Book RedCoach Economy from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale from €20. There are 2 trips per day offered by RedCoach Economy from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach Economy ticket to Fort Lauderdale. In Port Saint Lucie, RedCoach Economy departs to Fort Lauderdale from Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza - Florida Turnpike Mile 144 . In Fort Lauderdale, RedCoach Economy arrives at Ft Lauderdale Intl Airport - 320 Terminal Drive .
An average trip on RedCoach Economy from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale takes 1 hours and 46 minutes , while the fastest available RedCoach Economy trip will get you to Fort Lauderdale in 1 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, RedCoach Economy offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Fort Lauderdale.
Book RedCoach First Class from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale from €30. Typically there is one RedCoach First Class schedule per day from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach First Class ticket to Fort Lauderdale. In Port Saint Lucie, RedCoach First Class departs to Fort Lauderdale from Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza - Florida Turnpike Mile 144 . In Fort Lauderdale, RedCoach First Class arrives at Ft Lauderdale Intl Airport - 320 Terminal Drive .
An average trip on RedCoach First Class from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale takes 1 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, RedCoach First Class offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Fort Lauderdale.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 53 minutes to cover the 81 miles from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 35 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Port Saint Lucie to Fort Lauderdale, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Map out a Florida vacation and it will most probably lead you to Port Saint Lucie. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline of southern Florida, the city includes long ribbons of pristine sand beaches that are an ideal escape from it all.
Head inland, and you'll find a heart ringed by stunning waterways and roughly 20,000 acres of a nature reserve that are just waiting to be discovered. There are various opportunities to try your luck on a fishing adventure, strike out with a rucksack on a day's hike, or ride horses at full gallop in the shallows. Should you prefer, there's also ample opportunity to take to the saddle of a mountain bike to raise the heart rate or enjoy a sedate round of golf at PGA-level facilities.
Neatly positioned between Miami to the south and Orlando to the north, Port Saint Lucie makes for a great way to break up a journey. Buses make frequent arrivals at Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza at Florida Turnpike Mile 144, just two miles from the city center, as well as at 2031 SW Gatlin Blvd and La Bonita.
The ride to Orlando or Miami will take around 3.5 hours, while if you choose, it's possible to head as far afield as Philadelphia, too.
Nicknamed the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale offers vast stretches of white sand beaches at affordable prices, allowing the average traveler to enjoy fun under the sun with ease. Fort Lauderdale Beach is the premier destination for beach-goers and nature lovers, and it is noticeably less chaotic than its counterpart at Miami Beach, making it a perfect spot for a quiet and leisurely getaway. Another alternative is the nearby Las Olas Beach, which features clean and refreshing water. Nature lovers can also take an airboat tour to the famous Everglades and get up close to the alligators.
For shopping fans, Sawgrass Mills, a famous shopping outlet with 250 stores, will be a top choice. Don’t forget to take the time for a stroll around the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District and enjoy the setting sun as the day comes to a close.
The Fort Lauderdale Amtrak station is the main train station in the city, offering quick access to other cities in the state of Florida. In the center of town, not too far from the train station, you can find the Greyhound station which is the busiest bus travel hub in Fort Lauderdale. The principal airport in the area is the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport which, as its name suggests, is located right in between the two neighboring cities. However, it's also easy to get from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Airport for more flight options.
Port Saint Lucie has two bus stations with service to Fort Lauderdale.
Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza - Florida Turnpike Mile 144
Prt St Lucie (Park & Ride)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Fort Lauderdale.
Ft Lauderdale Intl Airport - 320 Terminal Drive
Broward Blvd Park & Ride - 299 NW 22nd Ave
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