There are 6 ways to get from South Miami to Tampa by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Line 2600 train to Miami International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from South Miami Station Rail Northbound to Miami Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
4h$755–1,105Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Miami to Tampacar 250.3 mi
4h 51m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 10m$83–173Bus
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 50m$48–93Line 2600 train, train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly, line 10 bus
- Take the train from South Miami Station Rail Northbound to Tri-Rail Station Rail Northboundtrain
- 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 TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
5h 19m$118–561Train, 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
10h 39m$47–94
South Miami to Tampa by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Miami to Tampa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from South Miami to Tampa is to line 2600 train and fly which takes 4h and costs $750 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from South Miami to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Sw 70 St @ Sw 61 Av and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Miami Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from South Miami station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from South Miami Station Rail Northbound and arriving at Tampa via Miami Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between South Miami and Tampa is 230 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Miami to Tampa without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from South Miami to Tampa, including transfers.
South Miami to Tampa bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Miami Airport Station.
South Miami to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Miami to Tampa is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between South Miami, FL, USA and Tampa, 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, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station 4 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.
- 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
- Phone
- 305-891-3131
- Website
- miamidade.gov
Train from South Miami Station Rail Northbound to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
Train from South Miami Station Rail Northbound to Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
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
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
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.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/
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- gohart.org
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gohart.org/Pages/GoHart-Home.aspx
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More Questions & Answers
South Miami to Tampa bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
South Miami to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Miami to Tampa is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from South Miami to Tampa.
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