Available bus transport to florida colleges

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<p>Hello. Long time follower with first post. My D will be going to USF this fall. Any ideas on available bus transport from the USF campus to fort-Lauderdale or palm beach areas? If anybody has experience or knowledge in this matter please let me know. Trying to see how I can save on gas and mileage if possible.
Thank you.</p>

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<p>I googled and found this one. There might be more. Try asking on the USF forum, too.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.redcoachusa.com/usf-tampa-bus-service”>http://www.redcoachusa.com/usf-tampa-bus-service&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I just googled Tampa-Ft. Lauderdale bus and got Florida Express Bus.</p>

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<p>Take the MegaBus. </p>

<p>Have your daughter ask on her class page on Facebook. Upperclassmen and locals with plenty of experience will be able to assist her with rates and experiences. </p>

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<p>Amtrak also goes from Tampa to Ft. Lauderdale. There are frequent airline sales as well.</p>

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<p>Public transportation here in florida is terrible. If you drive, I would strongly recommend renting a car for a few days. Car rentals here are generally very cheap. My wife just rented a car for a few days for $20/day. Most companies also will not charge a drop-off fee if you pick up in Tampa and drop off in Ft. Lauderdale.</p>

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<p>Thank u all for answering. I looked into redcoach usa; the tampa destination is only out of miami…and miami is 45 mn from our home…then, the florida express bus only covers UF, ucf, and Tallahassee universities. Im gonna b looking into more of the suggestions…any other ideas?</p>

<p>Thanks again.</p>

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<p>Megabus. </p>

<p>Quick search finds three buses that will get your daughter to Tampa. </p>

<p><a href=“http://us.megabus.com/JourneyResults.aspx?originCode=462&destinationCode=451&outboundDepartureDate=8%2F21%2F2014&inboundDepartureDate=&passengerCount=1&transportType=0&concessionCount=0&nusCount=0&outboundWheelchairSeated=0&outboundOtherDisabilityCount=0&inboundWheelchairSeated=0&inboundOtherDisabilityCount=0&outboundPcaCount=0&inboundPcaCount=0&promotionCode=&withReturn=0”>http://us.megabus.com/JourneyResults.aspx?originCode=462&destinationCode=451&outboundDepartureDate=8%2F21%2F2014&inboundDepartureDate=&passengerCount=1&transportType=0&concessionCount=0&nusCount=0&outboundWheelchairSeated=0&outboundOtherDisabilityCount=0&inboundWheelchairSeated=0&inboundOtherDisabilityCount=0&outboundPcaCount=0&inboundPcaCount=0&promotionCode=&withReturn=0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Just $5. </p>

<p>Many USF students have used Megabus and have found the trip convenient. I believe some said the station is 15 minutes away from campus, although I’m unsure if I’m remembering the time correctly. </p>

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<p>OP, note that the Megabus stops in Hollywood, not Ft. Lauderdale or Palm Beach. It’s closer than Miami, at least.</p>

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<p>Hollywood…Ft. Lauderdale area…same difference. It’s like saying Brandon is part of the Tampa area. </p>

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<p>Niquil, not if the OP lives in North Broward/South Palm Beach County. It’s about 3 times as far from Boca to Hollywood as it is from Brandon to Tampa. The distance may or may not be a factor for the OP. I just wanted to make her aware that the Megabus stops in the south end of the county. Can’t beat the price, though!</p>

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<p>the mega bus looks good. thanks for all the help. I’m gonna check it out</p>