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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Leading contemporary art museum with global exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and Biscayne Bay views in downtown Miami.
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
Of the 1 buses that leave Alexandria, VA for Miami, FL on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 1479 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $199. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $199, and a flight costs an average of $280.
Distance: 919 miles (1479 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price | $347 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 16m Average total duration 28h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 27m Average total duration 25h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $266.
A bus is $118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $347.
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 57m.
Bus takes on average 28h 46m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $265 |
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Buses from Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL run on average 13 times per day, taking around 28h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $199 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 919 miles (1479 km) distance in 26h 25m.
Distance 919 miles (1479 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $199 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 26h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Most Alexandria, VA to Miami, FL buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Miami, Airport Intermodal Station station pair, with some services arriving at Miami, Golden Glades Station. Use this guide to compare Alexandria, VA and Miami, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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