There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to PortMiami by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport
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
3h 32m$655–1,105Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to PortMiamicar 250.3 mi
4h 56m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 10m$70–150Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Beachbus FlixBus N2411
8h 9m$53–78Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- 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
4h 13m$122–302Bus 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 26m$75–472Train via West Palm Beach
- Take the train from Tampa to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from West Palm Beach to Miamitrain Blfm
6h 18m$75–182Bus, 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
9h 50m$51–78
Tampa to PortMiami by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to PortMiami is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to PortMiami is to bus and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $650 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to PortMiami. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Mac Arthur Cy & Fountain St via Indian Creek Dr & 40 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa 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 6h 10m.
The distance between Tampa and PortMiami is 225 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to PortMiami without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Tampa to PortMiami, including transfers.
Tampa to PortMiami bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to PortMiami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to PortMiami is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and PortMiami, 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 Beach once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- 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
Train from Tampa to West Palm Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to PortMiami bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Miami Beach station.
Tampa to PortMiami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to PortMiami is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Tampa to PortMiami.
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