Travel by Train 

There are 2 Westin Ft Lauderdale hotels. 

2021FSOMACon is at the Westin Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. 

Use this address when mapping your drive. 

Benefits: Affordable for long-distance travel. It is safe and dependable while creating less carbon footprint versus traveling in a private car. Traveling by train also allows you to avoid traffic on the road while having spacious seating and scenic views. 

Amtrak

Estimated pricing: $45 to $95 depending on location

Examples:

  • Jacksonville to Ft. Lauderdale starting around $91, with weekend pricing averaging to $70.
  • Tampa to Ft. Lauderdale starting around $45 
  • Orlando to Ft. Lauderdale starting at $45

You can buy your ticket online at www.amtrak.com or at the station

Florida Amtrak Station Locations

  • FORT LAUDERDALE - Amtrak/Tri-Rail Station, 200 Southwest 21st Terrace
  • GAINESVILLE - Rosa Parks Downtown Station, 700 Southeast 3rd Street
  • ORLANDO - 1400 Sligh Boulevard
  • SARASOTA - RaceTrac gas station, 5600 Fruitville Road
  • TAMPA - Union Station, 601 North Nebraska Avenue 
  • WEST PALM BEACH - Amtrak/Tri-Rail Station, 209 South Tamarind Avenue

Brightline

Available from North Miami area to Ft Lauderdale and from West Palm Beach South area.  (Orlando is coming in 2021)

Pricing & Tickets: 

  • Starting at $17  
  • You can buy your ticket online at the website - www.gobrightline.com or at the station

Locations:

  • MIAMI Station Address: 600 NW 1st Ave. (station entrance is located at the corner of NW 1st Ave. and NW 6th St.)
  • FORT LAUDERDALE Station Entrance: 101 NW 2nd Ave.
  • WEST PALM BEACH Station Entrance: 501 Evernia Street
  • ORLANDO Station is estimated to be completed in 2022

Metrorail from Miami

Pricing & Tickets:

  • Starting at $2.25
  • Buy your ticket at the station only

Various locations from Pinecrest area to Medley area

  • PALMETTO Station Address: 7701 NW 79 Avenue
  • DADELAND SOUTH Station Address: 9090 South Dixie Highway

TRAVEL SUGGESTION: Metrorail to Brightline Miami station, transferring at the Lyric Theater/ Historic Overtown Metrorail station

There are 2 Westin Ft Lauderdale hotels. 

2021FSOMACon is at Westin Ft Lauderdale Beach Resort 321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.  Use this address when mapping your drive.