There are 5 ways to get from Miami to Port Tampa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
2h 28m$778–1,135Drive 257.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami to Port Tampacar 257.4 mi
5h 5m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 40m$110–199Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 42m$51–92Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly
- 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 12m$141–590
Miami to Port Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Port Tampa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Port Tampa is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $750 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Port Tampa. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Westshore Blvd @ Loughman St via Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Port Tampa. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Miami and Port Tampa is 217 miles. The road distance is 258.9 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Port Tampa without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Miami to Port Tampa, including transfers.
Miami to Port Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Port Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Port Tampa is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $750 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 5h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, 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 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
- $40–270
- 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 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- 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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Miami to Port Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Miami to Port Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Port Tampa is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Miami to Port Tampa.
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