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How to get fromMiami to Tampaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Tampa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    5h 26m
    $55–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    6h 45m
    $35–90

  3. Drive 249 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Tampacar car 249 mi
    4h 53m
    $46–66

  4. Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa, line 10 bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - TPA
    2. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus bus
    3h 26m
    $112–392

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train Trirail
    2. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0740s
    9h 12m
    $49–91

  6. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 10 bus

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus bus
    4h 5m
    $45–127

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 35m
    $228–566

Miami to Tampa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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