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How to get fromTampa to Florida Cityby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Florida City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    7h 48m
    $146–221

  2. Drive  265 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Florida Citycar car 265 mi
    5h 14m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    8h 36m
    $56–88

  4. Fly Tampa to Miami International Airport, line 602 bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    2. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Sw 344 St Park-And-Ridebus bus
    5h 12m
    $608–1,408

  5. Bus via Fort Lauderdale (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus Greyhound US0740s
    10h 43m
    $60–87

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train, line 2600 train, line 602 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound to Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southboundtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Sw 344 St Park-And-Ridebus bus
    6h 24m
    $111–294

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, line 602 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SRQ - MIA
    3. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Sw 344 St Park-And-Ridebus bus
    7h 8m
    $53–305

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Miami International Airport, line 602 bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane MCO - MIA
    3. Take the bus from Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Sw 344 St Park-And-Ridebus bus
    7h 20m
    $651–1,175

Tampa to Florida City by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Florida City, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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