There are 6 ways to get from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 150 bus to Miami International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Collins Av & 18 St to Miami Airport Stationbus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3h 8m$803–1,168Drive 247.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay areacar 247.4 mi
4h 53m$46–66Bus via Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
7h$103–183Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
8h$113–213Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
3h 22m$180–635Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Miami Beach to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411
9h 14m$64–100
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area is to line 150 bus and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $800 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Collins Av & 17 St and arriving at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr via Miami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Miami Beach station to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Miami Beach and Tampa Bay area is 238 miles. The road distance is 248.9 miles.
The best way to get from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area without a car is to bus via Miami International Airport which takes 7h and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.
Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Miami Airport station.
Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area is to bus via Miami International Airport which takes 7h and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $650 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Miami Beach, FL, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- 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.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 305-891-3131
- Website
- miamidade.gov
Bus from Collins Av & 18 St to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/home.page
- Schedules at
- https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1778098763075690
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Beach to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Miami Beach to Tampa Bay area.
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