How to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Miami, FL to Tampa, FL

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $542.

Distance: 205 miles (330 km)

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$542

Average price

$74

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$50

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Cheapest

$59

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 7m

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Fastest

3h 7m

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2h 0m

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5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

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7h 22m

Average total duration

6h 52m

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30m

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4h 27m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is a bus with an average price of $50.

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL:

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $74.

A bus is $492 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $542.

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Miami, FL and Tampa, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 20m sooner (3h 7m by flight vs 4h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $542 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL

How to get from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak40 Floridian
    11:05 AM5h26
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    4:31 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak40 Floridian
    11:05 AM5h26
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    4:31 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA2798
    3:35 PM1h03
    Miami International Airport
    4:38 PMTampa International Airport
    $4551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 PM6h45
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    9:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:05 PM7h15
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    10:20 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 PM7h20
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    9:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1977
    8:20 AM1h04
    Miami International Airport
    9:24 AMTampa International Airport
    $4551One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1980
    12:00 PM1h05
    Miami International Airport
    1:05 PMTampa International Airport
    $4551One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1577 · AA1773
    6:48 PM4h38
    Miami International Airport
    11:26 PMTampa International Airport
    $4661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL

Travel to Tampa, FL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Miami, FL and Tampa, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is a bus with an average price of $50.

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL:

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $74.

A bus is $492 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $542.

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 7m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 22m.

The distance from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is approximately 205 miles (330 km).
The average frequency per day from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Miami, FL and Tampa, FL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Miami International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Miami Station, Miami, FL and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Miami, Airport Intermodal Station and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Pinkbus to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 17 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus, Pinkbus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Dallas, TX. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampa, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tampa, FL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tampa, FL, you can visit the historic Henry B. Plant Museum, explore Hyde Park Village, or catch a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium. Take a boat tour of Tampa Bay, enjoy Clearwater Beach, and explore Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and The Florida Aquarium. Walk along the Tampa Riverwalk, experience Ybor City's vibrant nightlife, and visit the Tampa Museum of Art.
For a well-rounded experience in Tampa, FL, 3 to 4 days are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, and the Tampa Riverwalk, along with time to enjoy local dining and shopping.
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