Can you do a day trip from Orlando to Miami?

Bask in the breathtaking scenery and electric vibe of Miami during a day trip from Orlando. Once in the city, board a boat for a cruise through Biscayne Bay, soaking in views of the shimmering waterfront and the massive mansions on Star Island. After the cruise, enjoy free time to explore South Beach on your own.



While it is physically possible to do a day trip from Orlando to Miami, it is an exhausting endeavor that leaves very little time for actual sightseeing. The drive is approximately 235 miles (3.5 to 4 hours each way) via Florida’s Turnpike, meaning you would spend 8 hours of your day in a car. A better 2026 option is the Brightline high-speed train, which connects Orlando International Airport to Downtown Miami in about 3.5 hours. Taking the first train down (around 5:00 AM) and a late train back (around 8:00 PM) would give you roughly 7–8 hours in Miami to visit South Beach or Wynwood. However, because of the travel time and the vibrant nightlife of Miami, most travelers find that a "day trip" is too rushed and prefer at least one overnight stay to make the journey worthwhile.

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Florida's Brightline train now offers service from Orlando to Miami. It already offered transportation between West Palm Beach and Miami, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Aventura. Premium tickets, which start at $149, come with lounge access and a complimentary checked bag.

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Planning to book a bus from Orlando to Miami can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus.

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Traveling from Miami to Orlando It can take a minimum time of 3 hours 45 minutes. The average cost of bus travel between Miami and Orlando is $34.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

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The Brightline train is a $5 billion bet by owner Fortress Investment Group that eventually 8 million people annually will take the 3.5-hour, 235-mile (378-kilometer) trip between Miami and Orlando — about 30 minutes less than the average drive.

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The average price for this trip is $292. Open the Uber app and input Orlando FL in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

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To see more of Florida between Miami and Orlando, I would travel along the coast, and see Cape Canaveral and West Palm Beach and whatever other towns might interest you - this route is not quite as direct as the turnpike but there is certainly more to see.

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Train, bus or fly from Miami to Orlando? The best way to get from Miami to Orlando is to train via Orlando which takes 3h 49m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $75 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 2h 47m.

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Which train companies travel to Miami? Brightline and Amtrak are popular train companies operating in Miami.

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With this price cut, uberX in Orlando will be 40% cheaper than a taxi. From UCF to the resorts and everywhere in between, uberX is the most affordable ride in town.

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The City of Miami's free, air-conditioned trolley service runs on most of its 13 routes from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with reduced or no service on some routes on Sundays.

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The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Miami Airport (MIA) is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $45 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 4h 9m, you could also bus via Orlando RedCoach Station, which costs $20 - $70 and takes 5h 9m.

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The Metrorail system is a 25-mile dual track that provides service to Miami International Airport (MIA) and runs from Kendall through South Miami, Coral Gables, and downtown Miami; to the Civic Center/Jackson Memorial Hospital area; and to Brownsville, Liberty City, Hialeah, and Medley in northwest Miami-Dade, with ...

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