Visit Both Miami And Orlando In One Trip

Planning a Florida vacation and want to see it all? Greater Miami & Miami Beach has the best beaches, most eclectic cuisine, world-renowned culture and an unlimited variety of things to do. Orlando is undeniably the theme park capital of the world. But you don’t have to choose between them – Orlando is only 250 miles (400 kilometers) away from Miami, and it’s easy to get from one to the other.

Hop on a Train

Travel time: About six hours by Amtrak and about three hours by Brightline

Brightline high-speed rail service from Miami to the new Orlando Station at Orlando International Airport is available. Choose from the budget-friendly Smart Service ticket level or treat yourself to Premium Service, which includes free drinks, snacks and priority boarding. Brightline also offers its own shuttles and other ground transportation in the Miami area. Download the app to buy tickets and manage your schedule.

Amtrak offers rail service between Miami and Orlando. Ticket prices and duration vary depending on the style of train. Choose between inexpensive coach seats or premium seats that transform into beds. The trip duration can take anywhere between five and six-and-a-half hours, depending on the train.

View from inside an aiplane — Fly on a plane to get there faster

Book a Flight

Travel time: Around an hour

A flight between Orlando and Miami takes about an hour, though you’ll still need to schedule enough time to get through airport security. As is the case whenever you choose to fly, the cost of flights can vary greatly depending on the time of year, as well as the carrier, your seating choice and how far in advance you book the trip.

Row of rental cars — Rent a Car to travel at your own pace

Rent a Car

Travel time: 3.5-4.5 hours

Rental car companies offer round-trip or one-way contracts. A one-way rental might be helpful if, for example, you are flying into Miami for the first leg of your trip and then flying out of Orlando. You might have to pay a little more to drop off at a different location, but it may be worth the convenience. If you decide on a one-way rental, your best option is to rent a car at Miami International Airport and then return it at Orlando International Airport. Not every company offers this service, so check with your rental company in advance to be sure it is available.

Your drive from Miami to Orlando will take approximately four hours, depending on traffic and how often you stop for gas and food. The trip could take longer during holidays, spring break or other prime travel seasons.

The quickest route takes you up Florida’s Turnpike. The Turnpike collects tolls electronically and accepts cash on certain routes. Not all Turnpike toll booths accept cash (watch for signs that will indicate whether you will be able to pay with cash at the next booth), so consider getting a SunPass to use Florida’s electronic prepaid tolls program; use the Turnpike’s SunPass toll calculator to estimate your costs.

Ask your rental car company about how they bill for tolls. Many companies work directly with SunPass and will bill you after your trip. Some companies will provide you with a portable SunPass transponder, while others already include them inside the vehicles. Additionally, along some portions of the route, SunPass has the ability to track license plates and bill per vehicle.

Take the Bus

Travel time: Varies by route

Bus companies offer service between Miami and Orlando at affordable prices. If you have a large group, a charter bus might also make sense. RedCoach USA offers bus service from Miami International Airport to Orlando. The bus makes several stops between the two destinations at various service plazas. There is a restroom on board and most of the buses offer free Wi-Fi. Ticket prices vary depending on the time of year and whether you opt for business class or first class.

Megabus offers comfortable double-decker bus service from the Miami Intermodal Center near Miami International Airport to Orlando. The bus also makes stops between the two destinations. There is a restroom on board and most of the buses offer free Wi-Fi. Megabus offers promotions with deeply discounted fares; subscribe on the website to get notices.

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