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How to get fromBuffalo to Tampa Bay areaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Tampa Bay area by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUF - TPA
    4h 15m
    $226–693

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ROC - TPA
    5h 50m
    $220–760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus
    33h 55m
    $251–458

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    39h 8m
    $571–1,193

  5. Drive 1,221.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Tampa Bay areacar car 1,221.4 mi
    20h 52m
    $223–322

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,084 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Tampa Bay area via Cleveland Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and University of South Florida in around 33h 55m.

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