There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Tampa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane EWR - TPA
4h 7m$260–1,058Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane EWR - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
6h 18m$137–606Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
26h 40m$397–809Bus
- Take the bus from South Av/Richmond Terr to Church St/Chambers Stbus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
26h 58m$185–322Drive 1,106.3 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Tampacar 1,106.3 mi
18h 59m$202–292Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane JFK - TPA
6h 18m$769–1,133Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane LGA - TPA
6h 57m$163–831
Elizabeth to Tampa by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa is to bus which costs $180 - $330 and takes 26h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from South Av/Richmond Terr and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Chambers St/Church St, New York City Chinatown and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Tampa via Newark Penn Station and Kissimmee Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Tampa is 1011 miles. The road distance is 1112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa without a car is to train which takes 26h 40m and costs $390 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Elizabeth to Tampa, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Tampa bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from South Av/Richmond Terr station.
Elizabeth to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 26h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 26h 58m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elizabeth to Tampa via Newark Penn Station and Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 26h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from South Av/Richmond Terr to Church St/Chambers St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–290
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Tampa bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Church St/Chambers St station.
Elizabeth to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Tampa is 1113 miles. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Elizabeth to Tampa.
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