Common South Florida trips
- Cruise departures from PortMiami and Port Everglades for groups starting in Tampa Bay.
- Sports travel for teams and fans headed to games and tournaments in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
- Corporate events and conferences in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
- Multi-day tours that combine Tampa, Orlando and South Florida.
Planning a long-distance charter
A round trip to Miami is 9 or more hours of driving before any waiting time. Federal hours-of-service rules limit bus drivers to 10 hours of driving and no driving after 15 hours on duty, so same-day round trips to Miami are usually not possible with one driver. Most groups choose one of these options:
- Overnight trip. The driver stays near your destination and drives you back the next day. Driver lodging is included in the quote.
- Two one-way trips. Drop-off one day and pickup on your return date.
- Relief driver. For tight schedules, a second driver can extend the legal operating day.
Drive times
| From Tampa to | Typical drive, before traffic |
|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | ~4 hr |
| Miami | ~4 hr 30 |
| Naples | ~2 hr 30 |
| Fort Myers | ~2 hr |
Frequently asked questions
Can we do Tampa to Miami and back in one day?
Usually not with one driver, because of federal driving-hour limits. We will suggest an overnight trip, two one-way trips or a relief driver.
Who pays for the driver's hotel?
Driver lodging for overnight trips is included as a line item in your quote, so there are no surprises.