There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Miami Lakes by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 26m$72–150Drive 239 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Miami Lakescar 239 mi
4h 37m$44–63Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Golden Gladesbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 12m$46–67Bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, line 37 bus
- 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 bus from Miami Airport Station to Nw 60 Av & Approx # 14401bus
4h$655–1,105Bus via Central Terminal - (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
10h 36m$50–77Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train, line 183 bus
- 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 bus from Okeechobee Metrorail Station to Nw 67 Av & Eagle Nest Ln Sbus
5h 4m$111–294Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
- 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
5h 54m$75–471
Tampa to Miami Lakes by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Miami Lakes is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Miami Lakes is to bus and fly and line 37 bus which takes 4h and costs $650 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Miami Lakes. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Nw 67 Av & Bull Run Rd via Golden Glades P&R and Nw176st@Nw58av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Miami Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Okeechobee Station Rail Northbound via Tri-Rail Station Rail Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Tampa and Miami Lakes is 265 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Miami Lakes without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Tampa to Miami Lakes, including transfers.
Tampa to Miami Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Miami Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Miami Lakes is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Miami Lakes, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Golden Glades 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Golden Glades
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Miami Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Golden Glades station.
Tampa to Miami Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Miami Lakes is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Tampa to Miami Lakes.
There are 7453+ hotels available in Miami Lakes.




