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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international modern and contemporary exhibitions and striking waterfront architecture.
Cheapest price
$473
Average price
$584
Fastest journey
1 d 20 h 39 m
Average duration
1 d 21 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1859 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI to Miami, FL will cost around $584 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $473.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL without transferring at least once.
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian · 97 Silver MeteorOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $180.
Distance: 1155 miles (1859 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$398 Average price | $259 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price | $291 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48h 27m Average total duration 47h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 27m Average total duration 31h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL:
A flight is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL costing on average $269 (€222).
A flight is $140 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL costing on average $398 (€329).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 57m.
Train takes on average 47h 57m.
Tickets start at around $398 (€329) compared to roughly $291 (€240) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-107.76 (€-88.90). The journey takes 47h 57m versus 20h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Miami, FL trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
353 Wolverine · 50 Cardinal · 4050 AMTRAK · 97 Silver Meteor | 9:35 AM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 57h24 | 6:59 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 3 transfers | |
353 Wolverine · 41 Floridian | 9:35 AM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 56h34 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian | 9:30 PM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 44h39 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian · 97 Silver Meteor | 9:30 PM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 45h29 | 6:59 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 47h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $180 (€148) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 1155 miles (1859 km) distance in 44h 39m.
Distance 1155 miles (1859 km) |
Average train duration 47h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $180 (€148) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 44h 39m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Detroit, MI to Miami, FL trains use the Detroit Amtrak to Miami Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and Miami, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Detroit Amtrak is 4 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit Amtrak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cuisine Restaurant, New Center Eatery
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Detroit Amtrak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Detroit Amtrak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Detroit Amtrak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Detroit Amtrak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit Amtrak: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel St. Regis, The Inn on Ferry Street, MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Miami Station is 10 km from Miami city centre. Public transport options include:
Miami Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Knife Restaurant, La Estacion American Brasserie
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Miami Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Miami Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Miami Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Miami Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Miami Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Hilton Miami Downtown, Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown.
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