There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Miami-Dade County by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
- Take the taxi from Miami-Airport-MIA to Miami-Dade Countytaxi
3h 26m$747–1,222Drive 253.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Miami-Dade Countycar 253.1 mi
4h 55m$47–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 47m$126–226Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 45m$67–101Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SRQ - MIA
- Take the taxi from Miami-Airport-MIA to Miami-Dade Countytaxi
5h 21m$167–588Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train, line 2600 train, line 104 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- 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
- Take the train from Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound to Dadeland North Stat.Rail Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Dadeland North Bay 2 to Sw 104 St @ Sw 162 Plbus
- Take the taxi from Sw 104 St @ Sw 162 Pl to Miami-Dade Countytaxi
6h 17m$134–322Bus via Fort Lauderdale (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
10h 35m$74–106
Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Miami-Dade County is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Miami-Dade County is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs $700 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Miami-Dade County. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Sw 91St St @ Sw 162Nd Ave via Miami Airport Station and South Miami Sta @ 5949 Sw 72 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Miami-Dade County. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Dadeland South Stat.Rail Southbound via Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Tampa and Miami-Dade County is 241 miles. The road distance is 254.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Miami-Dade County without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Tampa to Miami-Dade County, including transfers.
Tampa to Miami-Dade County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Miami-Dade County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Miami-Dade County is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Miami-Dade County, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–150 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 $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
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
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $23–120
Miami Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 786-705-9722
- Website
- miayellowtaxi.com
South Beach Yellow Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 305-333-7589
- Website
- southbeachyellowtaxicab.com
Taxi Miami
- Phone
- +1 786-366-6111
- Website
- taximiami.net
Miami Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 786-705-9722
- Website
- miayellowtaxi.com
South Beach Yellow Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 305-333-7589
- Website
- southbeachyellowtaxicab.com
Taxi Miami
- Phone
- +1 786-366-6111
- Website
- taximiami.net
Homestead Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1-305-257-5555
- Website
- homesteadyellowtaxi.wixsite.com
Miami Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 786-705-9722
- Website
- miayellowtaxi.com
South Beach Yellow Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 305-333-7589
- Website
- southbeachyellowtaxicab.com
Taxi Miami
- Phone
- +1 786-366-6111
- Website
- taximiami.net
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Miami-Dade County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Airport Station.
Tampa to Miami-Dade County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Miami-Dade County is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Tampa to Miami-Dade County.
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