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Pérez Art Museum Miami
A contemporary art museum overlooking Biscayne Bay, showcasing international artwork from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, and a bus costs an average of $200.
Distance: 673 miles (1084 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $200 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 57m Average total duration 19h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 45m Average total duration 25h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL:
A train is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $158 (€127).
A train is $126 (€102) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $200 (€161).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 27m.
Bus takes on average 25h 15m.
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Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:29, the last at 01:29. The fastest train covers the 673 miles (1084 km) distance in 20h 17m.
Distance 673 miles (1084 km) |
Average train duration 19h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 20h 17m |
First train 1:29 AM |
Last train 1:29 AM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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