What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa is to line 2600 train and fly and line 10 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $750 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Miami and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Miami to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Se 1 St & 1 Av and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Miami Golden Glades. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Miami and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Miami to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Northbound and arriving at Tampa via Miami Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Downtown Miami to Tampa?

The distance between Downtown Miami and Tampa is 221 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown Miami to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Miami to Tampa bus from?

Downtown Miami to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Golden Glades station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Miami to Tampa train from?

Downtown Miami to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Downtown Miami to Tampa?

The best way to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Downtown Miami to Tampa bus arrive?

Downtown Miami to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the Downtown Miami to Tampa train arrive?

Downtown Miami to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.

Can I drive from Downtown Miami to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Miami to Tampa is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Downtown Miami to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Tampa.

Downtown Miami to Tampa - 6 ways to travel via train, line 2600 train

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There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Miami to Tampa by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Line 2600 train to Miami International Airport, fly, line 10 bus
best
1. Take the train from Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Northbound to Miami Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
3h 45m
$755–1,105
Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Downtown Miami to Tampacar 248.9 mi
4h 54m
$46–66
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 55m
$83–173
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Miami Golden Glades to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 12m
$48–83
Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 10 bus
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
4h 13m
$132–572
Bus via Fort Lauderdale (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
10h 7m
$46–93

Downtown Miami to Tampa by train and foot (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Downtown Miami, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Miami Golden Glades to Tampa Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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