There are 7 ways to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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 from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
1h 25m$801–1,099Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
9h 45m$44–89Bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2h 53m$155–598Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 22m$104–198Bus via Fine Arts Studio
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
7h 55m$84–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Miami-MIA to Port Tampa253.9 mi
5hDrive 253.9 mi
- Drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampacar 253.9 mi
5h$47–67
Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $800 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport and arriving at Westshore Blvd @ Loughman St via Fine Arts Studio, University Area Transit Center and Tampa St @ Brorein St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa. However, there are services departing from Miami International Airport and arriving at Tampa via Miami Airport Station and Hollywood Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Miami Airport (MIA) and Port Tampa is 216 miles. The road distance is 255.3 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa, including transfers.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Miami Airport station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hollywood Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $800 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 7h 22m, you could also bus via Fine Arts Studio, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Miami Airport (MIA), USA and Port Tampa, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Port Tampa.
There are 1231+ hotels available in Port Tampa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Miami Airport (MIA) and Port Tampa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










