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 train 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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $372.

Distance: 205 miles (330 km)

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Driving

$97

Average price

$58

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$440

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$60

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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30m

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6h 50m

Average total duration

6h 20m

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4h 6m

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1h 6m

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4h 27m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

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

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $97 (€79).

A bus is $381 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $440 (€355).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users.

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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

bus

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

  • Greyhound
    7:40 AM8h15
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    3:55 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    7:40 AM8h15
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    3:55 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA3030
    8:20 AM1h01
    Miami International Airport
    9:21 AMTampa International Airport
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak40 Floridian
    11:05 AM5h26
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    4:31 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
    $1601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM7h05
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    3:50 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 AM7h45
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    4:30 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM7h15
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    2:10 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3044
    5:53 PM1h12
    Miami International Airport
    7:05 PMTampa International Airport
    $4901One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3302
    7:45 PM1h15
    Miami International Airport
    9:00 PMTampa International Airport
    $5101One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3232
    2:59 PM1h10
    Miami International Airport
    4:09 PMTampa International Airport
    $5781One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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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 $58 (€47).

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

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $97 (€79).

A bus is $381 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average $440 (€355).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

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 23 buses per day.
  • Around 9 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American 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.
  • 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, New York, NY, Pinellas Park, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, West Palm Beach, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampa, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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