There are 7 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, 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 to Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
1h 50m$776–1,067Drive 257.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiamicar 257.7 mi
5h 9m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
8h$84–179Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Beachbus FlixBus N2411
9h 45m$55–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tampa-TPA to PortMiami257.7 mi
5h 9mFly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
2h 27m$141–530Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain Trirail
11h 26m$49–91
Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami by bus, train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $750 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami. However, there are services departing from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office and arriving at Mac Arthur Cy & Fountain St via Tampa Bus Station and Indian Creek Dr & 40 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Bayfront Park Metromover Station via Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound and Government Center Metromover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) and PortMiami is 215 miles. The road distance is 259.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami, including transfers.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $750 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 8h, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and PortMiami, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tampa-TPA to PortMiami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Beach station.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to PortMiami.
There are 4074+ hotels available in PortMiami.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tampa Airport (TPA) and PortMiami. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









