There are 7 ways to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to 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, line 10 bus
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
2h 23m$775–1,066Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 8m$40–85Bus 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
3h 51m$119–565Bus via Fine Arts Studio
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
6h 16m$80–148Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 8m$78–166Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Miami-MIA to Tampa245.4 mi
4h 48mDrive 245.4 mi
- Drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampacar 245.4 mi
4h 48m$45–65
Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa is to fly and line 10 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $750 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport and arriving at Twiggs@Pierce W via Fine Arts Studio and University Area Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Airport (MIA) to 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 8m.
The distance between Miami Airport (MIA) and Tampa is 213 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa without a car is to bus via Fine Arts Studio which takes 6h 16m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa, including transfers.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Miami Airport station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hollywood Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa is to bus via Fine Arts Studio which takes 6h 16m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Miami Airport (MIA), USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 5h 10m. 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
- $40–280
- 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
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
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
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- HART
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Miami Airport (MIA) to Tampa.
There are 998+ hotels available in Tampa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Miami Airport (MIA) and Tampa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













