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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    4h 23m
    $84–464

  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 / ...
    12h 44m
    $98–163

  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
    20h 12m
    $284–578

  4. Drive 569.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Tampacar car 569.7 mi
    9h 48m
    $104–151

  5. Fly 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
    6h 42m
    $122–671

  6. Bus via Savannah

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Savannahbus bus Ses 996 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2432
    16h 5m
    $150–219

Charlotte to Tampa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, 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 Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station in around 12h 44m.

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