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How to get fromCharlotte, NC to Tampaby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Tampa by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 8 bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 10 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St to Trade St & Graham Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus bus
    5h 13m
    $88–470

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    14h 15m
    $99–177

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain train Floridian
    22h 3m
    $285–595

  4. Drive 571.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte, NC to Tampacar car 571.3 mi
    9h 49m
    $105–151

  5. Fly Concord to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 300 bus

    1. Fly from Concord (USA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane USA - PIE
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D to Jackson St + Franklin St Nbus bus
    4h 28m
    $104–267

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CLT - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 56m
    $128–680

  7. Fly Concord to Lakeland, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Concord (USA) to Lakeland (LAL)plane plane USA - LAL
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    $158–251

Charlotte, NC to Tampa by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Tampa Bus Station via Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlotte, NC to Tampa via Tuckaseegee Rd & Glenwood Dr, Transit Center- Bay A, CTC Station, Parkwood Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Cary in around 22h 3m.

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