There are 8 ways to get from Miami to Keys by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 26m$80–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
7h 25m$45–95Bus via Fine Arts Studio
- Take the bus from Miami Airport to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Miami
7h 17m$74–144Drive 249 mi
- Drive from Miami to Keyscar 249 mi
4h 56m$46–66Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3h 43m$754–1,104Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain Trirail
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
9h 2m$49–96Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 15 bus
- Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from Westshore Blvd @ Main St to Columbus Dr @ Central Avbus
4h 27m$117–559Fly Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MIA - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
6h 4m$62–371
Miami to Keys by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Keys is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Keys is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $750 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Miami Airport Station station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Miami Amtrak Station station and arriving at Tampa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Miami and Keys is 256 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Keys without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $170.
The train from Miami Station to Tampa takes 5h 26m including transfers and departs once daily.
Miami to Keys bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Keys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Keys is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Fine Arts Studio, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $750 - $1,100 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Keys, 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, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- 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
- $40–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
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
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3–6
- 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 Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- gohart.org
Bus from Westshore Blvd @ Main St to Columbus Dr @ Central Av
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.gohart.org/Pages/GoHart-Home.aspx
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Keys bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Miami to Keys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Keys is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Miami to Keys.
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