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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
$848
Average price
$848
Fastest journey
4 d 8 h 59 m
Average duration
4 d 8 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Mateo, CA 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 San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL will cost around $848 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $848.
Of the 1 trains that leave San Mateo, CA for Miami, FL on Mon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 4158 km distance in an average of 4 d 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 d 8 h 59 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 4 d 8 h 59 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 San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $299. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 20h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $299, and a train costs an average of $600.
Distance: 2583 miles (4158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$724 Average price | $530 Average price | $312 Average price Cheapest |
96h 0m Average total duration 95h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 79h 50m Average total duration 79h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 9m Average total duration Fastest 20h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL:
A flight is $218 (€176) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL costing on average $530 (€428).
A flight is $412 (€333) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL costing on average $724 (€585).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 79h 20m.
Train takes on average 95h 30m.
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Trains from San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 95h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $600 (€485) but you can travel from only $299 (€241) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 14:00, the last at 15:00. The fastest train covers the 2583 miles (4158 km) distance in 104h 9m.
Distance 2583 miles (4158 km) |
Average train duration 95h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $600 (€485) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 104h 9m |
First train 2:00 PM |
Last train 3:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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