There are 6 ways to get from Tampa Bay area to Miami by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 40m$802–1,162Drive 245.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa Bay area to Miamicar 245.3 mi
4h 40m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa USF to Miami Airportbus Tallahassee–Miami via Tampa / ...
5h 21m$103–179Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 41m$112–208Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain
2h 51m$165–618Bus via Marion Transit Center
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 30m$56–97
Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Miami is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa Bay area to Miami is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $800 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Bay area to Miami. However, there are services departing from Tampa USF and arriving at Miami Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa Bay area to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Tampa Bay area and Miami is 226 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Miami without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Tampa Bay area to Miami, including transfers.
Tampa Bay area to Miami bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Tampa USF station.
Tampa Bay area to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa Bay area to Miami is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $800 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 5h 21m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Tampa Bay area, FL, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, RedCoach operates a bus from Tampa USF to Miami Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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
- $40–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station
- 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 Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Tampa USF to Miami Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- 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 Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa Bay area to Miami bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Miami Airport station.
Tampa Bay area to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Bay area to Miami is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Tampa Bay area to Miami.
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