There are 6 ways to get from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
2h 26m$680–1,140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 57m$47–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 42m$94–183Drive 257.7 mi
- Drive from Miami to MacDill Air Force Basecar 257.7 mi
5h 7m$47–68Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Tampa
- 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
3h 15m$133–515Fly Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MIA - SRQ
- Take the taxi from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to MacDill Air Force Basetaxi
3h 15m$185–610
Miami to MacDill Air Force Base by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $650 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to MacDill Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Idaho St @ Kissimmee St via Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to MacDill Air Force Base. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Miami and MacDill Air Force Base is 218 miles. The road distance is 259.2 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base, including transfers.
Miami to MacDill Air Force Base bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to MacDill Air Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $650 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and MacDill Air Force Base, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to MacDill Air Force Base bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Miami to MacDill Air Force Base train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to MacDill Air Force Base is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Miami to MacDill Air Force Base.
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