Shuttles from Fort Lauderdale cruise to near Indian Shores.

[familycruzinnewbie]

My parents are cruising with us from Fort Lauderdale. 2 days post cruise they are booking into a place in Indian Shores and flying back from Tampa. They haven't book the 2 nights in between yet so do have a little flexibility. They may rent a car for that week but they don't want to drive from Fort Lauderdale. Wondering what the best options for shuttles are.

[JohninDC]

It is about a 5 hour drive from FLL to Indian Shores neat St. Pete -- I would look at flights from FLL to TPA or St. Pete, or maybe bus service (I've seen both Greyhound or Mega Bus on the highways in FLA). A one-way rental car would likely be the cheapest and easiest option.

[familycruzinnewbie]

Driving themselves for 5 hrs is not an option due to some age/medical concerns. I know Southwest has a flight from FLL to TPA - any other low cost airlines - we're from Canada so I'm not familiar with the options.

[ecs66]

Have you looked in to Cruise Connection buses? We've considered this option from St. Pete. Probably closest pick-up/drop-off point near Indian Shores is Pinellas Park. Passing the buses on the highway headed to the port, the people look like they're having a ball. Free wi-fi on board, according to their site.

 

http://www.cruiseconnection.travel/

[Flymia]

Look at Megabus and Redbus.

 

Other than that your options for FLL-TPA are: Southwest, Silver Airways, and Spirit Airlines. There is also American Airlines from MIA to TPA.