There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 8m$172–967Fly 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 40m$114–518Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2473
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
24h 53m$186–291Train (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$643–1,076Drive 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 20m$379–985Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane LGA - TPA
6h 50m$143–1,633
Elizabeth to Tampa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa is to bus which costs $180 - $300 and takes 24h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $170 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.
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 1012 miles. The road distance is 1112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 24h 53m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Elizabeth to Tampa, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn 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 8m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 24h 53m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 26h 40m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Tampa Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Orlando Bus Station in around 24h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus 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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