There are 11 ways to get from California to Miami Airport (MIA) by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SAN - MIA
6h 29m$142–485Fly San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SAN - FLL
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus
7h 41m$298–1,218Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus
2d 14h$441–857Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus
- Take the bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Miami Airportbus
2d 17h$839–1,598Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane LAX - MIA
6h 47m$198–863Fly San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SFO - MIA
7h 20m$181–403Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane LAX - FLL
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus
8h 16m$414–1,626Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane SFO - FLL
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus
9h$267–976Fly Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane LAX - PBI
- Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain
10h 6m$485–826Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 19h$1,376–2,877Drive 2,693.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Miami Airport (MIA)car 2,693.2 mi
43h 35m$492–710
California to Miami Airport (MIA) by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Miami Airport (MIA) is to fly which costs $180 - $410 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from California to Miami Airport (MIA) is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $140 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Miami Airport (MIA) station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Miami Airport Station via Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Miami Airport (MIA). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Miami International Airport via Chicago Union Station, Metrorail Transfer Station and Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.
The distance between California and Miami Airport (MIA) is 2281 miles. The road distance is 2708.9 miles.
The best way to get from California to Miami Airport (MIA) without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $440 - $900.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from California to Miami Airport (MIA), including transfers.
California to Miami Airport (MIA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Miami Airport (MIA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Miami Airport (MIA) is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $140 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1,300 - $2,900 and takes 3 days 19h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Miami Airport (MIA), USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Miami International Airport via Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Miami International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–950
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from West Palm Beach Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from Fort Myers 7-11 to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Gulfport to Fort Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
California to Miami Airport (MIA) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Miami Airport (MIA) is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 7:31 PM in California and 10:31 PM in Miami Airport (MIA).
California to Miami Airport (MIA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Miami Airport (MIA) is 2709 miles. It takes approximately 43h 35m to drive from California to Miami Airport (MIA).
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