There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Tampa
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane CLT - TPA
2h 56m$84–469Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
14h 21m$95–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain Floridian
22h 4m$275–585Drive 572.9 mi
- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampacar 572.9 mi
9h 50m$105–151Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CLT - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
5h 40m$132–688Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
15h 36m$108–195
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Tampa via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 4m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Tampa is 519 miles. The road distance is 576.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 14h 21m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 14h 21m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 22h 4m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Tampa Bus Station via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 14h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa is 576 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Tampa.
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