Fort Lauderdale by car, bus, train and water: I-95 and I-595, BCT buses, free LauderGO shuttles, Brightline and Tri-Rail, and downtown garages at $3 to $4 an hour.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Sources: the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Parking Services, public garages, LauderGO! and public transportation pages, Broward County Transit and the Florida Department of Transportation. Parking help: 954-828-8000.
Fort Lauderdale sits on I-95, with I-595 running west from the city toward the airport and Port Everglades. Downtown and the beach are linked by Broward Boulevard, Las Olas Boulevard, Sunrise Boulevard and SE 17th Street, and the city is also served by buses, two train lines, free city shuttles and water taxis.
Who to call
- Parking, citations, permits: 954-828-8000 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends), parkingservices@fortlauderdale.gov
- Live traffic and road closures: dial 511 or FL511.com; see our road construction page
- Buses: Broward County Transit
- Pay for parking by phone: PayByPhone app, or 1-888-680-7275
Main roads
| Road | State route | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| I-95 | State Road 9 | North-south through the city; Exit 26 for Davie Boulevard and I-595, Exit 29 for Sunrise Boulevard |
| I-595 | State Road 862 | West from I-95, with signs for Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport |
| Federal Highway (U.S. 1) | State Road 5 | North-south through the city |
| A1A | State Road A1A | Along the beach as Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard and Seabreeze Boulevard; SE 17th Street to U.S. 1 |
| Broward Boulevard | State Road 842 | East-west through downtown; State Road 842 also includes East Las Olas Boulevard to the beach |
| Sunrise Boulevard | State Road 838 | East-west from I-95 to the beach |
| Davie Boulevard | State Road 736 | East-west from I-95 to U.S. 1 |
| Commercial Boulevard | State Road 870 | East-west |
Both bridges to the beach at Las Olas and Sunrise are under FDOT rehabilitation with shifted lanes into 2027; see road construction and closures.
Buses
Broward County Transit (BCT) runs fixed-route buses, express buses and paratransit across about 410 square miles of the county. Routes that BCT lists in Fort Lauderdale include Route 11 (East Las Olas Boulevard), Route 31 (NW 15th Avenue), Route 40 (Sunrise Boulevard) and the US 1 Breeze, Route 101, plus the 95 Express (Route 109) and 595 Express (Route 110) to Miami. Plan trips and check detours on BCT’s site.
Free city service: LauderGO!
The city’s LauderGO! service is free, run with BCT, FDOT and Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale:
- Community Shuttle: five routes inside the city, reaching areas larger BCT buses do not.
- Water Trolley: eight stops along the New River.
- Micro Mover: on-demand rides downtown and at the beach; book in the free Ride Circuit app.
Track the shuttles live online or in the LauderGO! app.
Trains
- Brightline: express trains from downtown Fort Lauderdale to downtown Miami and West Palm Beach. Tickets at gobrightline.com.
- Tri-Rail: commuter trains run by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority on a 70.9-mile line with 18 stations linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. tri-rail.com
- Amtrak: Fort Lauderdale station information is on Amtrak’s station page.
Water Taxi
Water Taxi provides boat service on Broward’s waterways, with fares, schedules and stops on its site. The Las Olas Landing stop, 301 Las Olas Circle, is the closest to the beach at Las Olas.
The airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is signed from southbound I-95 at Exit 26, by way of I-595. The airport is run by Broward County, which posts parking, ground transportation and flight information.
Parking downtown and at the beach
City garages, from the city’s garage table:
| Garage | Address | Rate | Resident rate | Enforced | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Hall Garage | 100 N. Andrews Ave. (entrances on NE 1st and NE 2nd streets) | $4 an hour | $1.50 | 8 a.m. to midnight; not Sundays, city holidays or evening commission meetings | 5 hours |
| Las Olas Garage | 200 E. Las Olas Circle | $4 an hour | $1.50 | 24 hours | 10 hours |
| Riverwalk Center | 150 SE 2nd St. (entrance on SE 2nd Avenue) | $3 an hour | $1.50 | 24 hours | 6 hours on the first floor; 10 hours above |
| Bridgeside Place Garage | 3020 NE 32nd Ave. | $3 an hour | $1.50 | 24 hours | 24 hours |
- The garages take bills and cards, not coins (Bridgeside has some coin meters).
- The resident rate of $1.50 an hour requires signing up for the city’s Resident Parking Rate Program.
- Pay with PayByPhone; garages post location numbers.
- Special events, like the Fourth of July, have flat event rates near the beach.
- Some neighborhoods, including Colee Hammock, Flagler Village and Beverly Heights, have residential permit parking.
Tickets: pay or appeal in the parking portal. A Tier One appeal must be filed within 10 calendar days of the citation; the city decides within 30 days, and a denial can go to a Tier Two appeal. Fines are in the city’s schedule of fines.
Biking and walking
The city’s LauderTrail project and bike parking pages cover routes and racks. The Riverwalk runs along the New River downtown; Snyder Park has a bike trail. See parks and trails.
Related: moving to Fort Lauderdale.
Frequently asked questions
How much does parking cost in downtown Fort Lauderdale?
City garages charge $3 an hour at Riverwalk Center and Bridgeside Place and $4 an hour at the City Hall and Las Olas garages, with a $1.50 resident rate. Pay at the meter or with the PayByPhone app.
Is there free transit in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. The city’s LauderGO! service is free: a five-route community shuttle, a water trolley with eight stops on the New River, and an on-demand Micro Mover downtown and at the beach booked in the Ride Circuit app.
How do I get from Fort Lauderdale to Miami by train?
Brightline runs express trains from downtown Fort Lauderdale to downtown Miami and West Palm Beach, and Tri-Rail commuter trains link Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
What are the parking enforcement hours at the City Hall garage?
The City Hall Garage at 100 N. Andrews Ave. is enforced 8 a.m. to midnight, except Sundays, city holidays and evening City Commission meetings, with a five-hour maximum.
How do I appeal a Fort Lauderdale parking ticket?
File a Tier One appeal online in the city’s parking portal within 10 calendar days of the citation. The city reviews it within 30 days; if it is denied, you can request a Tier Two appeal.
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