There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Tampa by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Columbia to Tampa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Tampa is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $160 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbia Station station and arriving at Tampa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 52m.
The distance between Columbia and Tampa is 439 miles. The road distance is 480.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Tampa without a car is to train which takes 11h 52m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Columbia to Tampa, including transfers.
Columbia to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 52m.
Columbia to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Tampa is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Columbia to Tampa.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 11h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Columbia to Tampa via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Columbia to Tampa via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Columbia to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Tampa via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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