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How to get fromCalifornia to Tampaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    7h 18m
    $170–815

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    2d 8h
    $405–676

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    2d 9h
    $643–1,237

  4. Drive 2,453.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Tampacar car 2,453.8 mi
    40h 24m
    $448–647

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    7h 15m
    $194–857

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGB - TPA
    9h 22m
    $213–853

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    8h 15m
    $253–865

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 13h
    $1,162–2,609

California to Tampa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,176.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Marion St @ Kennedy Blvd via Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ruskin, US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 2d 8h.

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