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Pérez Art Museum Miami
A contemporary art museum overlooking Biscayne Bay, showcasing international artwork from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Cheapest price
$328
Average price
$413
Fastest journey
1 d 20 h 39 m
Average duration
2 d 37 m
Trains per day
3
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 $413 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $328.
Of the 3 trains that leave Detroit, MI for Miami, FL on Wed, May 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 1859 km distance in an average of 2 d 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 20 h 39 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 2 d 8 h 34 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 Detroit, MI to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $49. 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 $49, and a train costs an average of $184.
Distance: 1155 miles (1859 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$407 Average price | $264 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $297 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 $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL costing on average $275 (€222).
A flight is $143 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Miami, FL costing on average $407 (€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 $407 (€329) compared to roughly $297 (€240) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-110.08 (€-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, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 · 97 Silver Meteor | 9:30 PM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 45h29 | 6:59 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 2 transfers | |
6048 AMTRAK · 41 Floridian | 9:30 PM Detroit Amtrak, Detroit, MI | 44h39 | 6:09 PM Miami Station, Miami, FL | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 1:30 AM Detroit, MI | 44h39 | 10:09 PM Miami, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $184 (€148) but you can travel from only $49 (€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 $184 (€148) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 44h 39m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
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