There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
2h 7m$650–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
7h 52m$47–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 38m$147–223Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Miami to Tampa (TPA)257 mi
5h 6mDrive 257 mi
- Drive from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA)car 257 mi
5h 6m$47–68Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2h 48m$103–285Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain Trirail
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
10h 16m$51–83
Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to Tampa Airport (TPA). However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Airport Rental Car Center via Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Tampa Airport (TPA) station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station via SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Miami and Tampa Airport (TPA) is 207 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA), including transfers.
Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.
Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $650 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Tampa Airport (TPA), USA?
American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Tri-RailCustomerExperience@sfrta.fl.gov
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3–6
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA) is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Miami to Tampa Airport (TPA).
There are 1345+ hotels available in Tampa Airport (TPA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Miami and Tampa Airport (TPA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.