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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.
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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 $72. 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 $72, and a bus costs an average of $196.
Distance: 673 miles (1084 km)
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$72 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $155 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 57m Average total duration 19h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 45m Average total duration 25h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration Fastest 6h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL:
A train is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $155 (€127).
A train is $124 (€102) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanford, NC to Miami, FL costing on average $196 (€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 $72 (€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 $72 (€60) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 20h 17m |
First train 1:29 AM |
Last train 1:29 AM |
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Most Sanford, NC to Miami, FL trains use the Southern Pines Station to Hollywood Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Sanford, NC 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
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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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