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Getting to Fort Lauderdale
Located in the center of South Florida's Gold Coast, midway between Palm Beach and Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale stretches from Deerfield Beach and Pompano in the north to Hollywood and Hallandale Beach in the south. Sprawling across 1,200 square miles that include 505,600 acres of Everglades on the western edge, the region is home to 30 cities and 1.8 million residents.
PORT EVERGLADES The deepest harbor in Florida, Port Everglades is a favorite for more than 35 cruise ships and the Navy. (954) 523-3404.
TRI-RAIL A 67-mile commuter line links Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, with free shuttles to the airport. (800) TRI-RAIL.
WATER TAXI Hop aboard one of Water Taxi's boats and step ashore at major destinations along the waterways. More than just a boat ride, an all-day unlimited service pass is $13, after 7pm it's only $7. Bulk ticket packages and charters available. (954) 467-0008.
SUN TROLLEY Many routes serving the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, downtown, and the beach. Schedules available online. (954) 761-1533
BROWARD COUNTY TRANSIT Public buses serve 410 square miles with 40 routes. (954) 357-8400.
OCEANVIEW RICKSHAW BICYCLE TOURS Go green and have fun! Book us for shuttle service, special events or a guided pedicab tour of beautiful Fort Lauderdale. Please call for more information. (954) 561-2808.
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