There are 8 ways to get from Miami to The Villages by train, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, shuttle
best- Take the train from Miami to Orlandotrain Blfm
- Take a shuttle bus from Brightline Orlando Station to Spanish SpringsMco
6h 38m$83–222Drive 279 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami to The Villagescar 279 mi
4h 46m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 55m$70–119Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depot
4h 12m$635–1,155Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m$100–187Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando (MCO)plane FLL - MCO
- Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depot
4h 58m$288–660Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
5h 31m$800–1,170Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
6h 15m$163–625
Miami to The Villages by train and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to The Villages is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to The Villages is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 12m and costs $600 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to The Villages. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Winter Haven Terminal and Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Miami and The Villages is 314 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to The Villages without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 6h 38m and costs $80 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Miami to The Villages, including transfers.
Miami to The Villages bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to The Villages bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winter Haven Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to The Villages is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Miami to The Villages.
There are 220+ hotels available in The Villages.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Winter Haven Terminal and Lakeland in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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 Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +1 831-539-2901
- [email protected]
- Website
- gobrightline.com
Train from Miami to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Book at
- https://www.gobrightline.com
- Smart
- $40–90
- Premium
- $110–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 352 539 9664
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Brightline Orlando Station to Spanish Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $40–55
- call in
- $45–60
Shuttle from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $35–50
- call in
- $40–55
Shuttle from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $35–50
- call in
- $40–55
Shuttle from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $50–65
- call in
- $55–70
Shuttle from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com/the-villages/?&sd_client_id=992f7c93-d719-43a2-9d9e-8c8cbbd08d74
- online discount
- $50–65
- call in
- $55–70
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 Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Lakeland to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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