There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORF - TPA
3h 44m$190–585Drive 789.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Tampacar 789.6 mi
13h 51m$145–209Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
21h 28m$205–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
22h 8m$317–655
Chesapeake to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Tampa is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Tampa via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Tampa is 737 miles. The road distance is 794.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 28m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chesapeake to Tampa, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 21h 28m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 22h 8m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Tampa Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, and Orlando Bus Station in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–240
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Chesapeake to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Tampa is 794 miles. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Chesapeake to Tampa.
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