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Pérez Art Museum Miami
Leading contemporary art museum with global exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and Biscayne Bay views in downtown Miami.
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 $297. 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 $297, and a train costs an average of $597.
Distance: 2583 miles (4158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$721 Average price | $527 Average price | $310 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 $217 (€176) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL costing on average $527 (€428).
A flight is $410 (€333) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL costing on average $721 (€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 $597 (€485) but you can travel from only $297 (€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 $597 (€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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Tip 18-20% at restaurants unless service is included. Tip taxis about 10-15%. Round up or leave $1-2 at cafes for counter or bar service.
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Most San Mateo, CA to Miami, FL trains use the San Francisco, Mission Street (Chase Bank) to Miami Station station pair. Use this guide to compare San Mateo, CA and Miami, FL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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