There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)plane DCA - TPA
5h 10m$126–1,008Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Tampa
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tampa (TPA)plane BWI - TPA
6h 14m$116–383Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
21h 17m$148–233Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Tampatrain Floridian
24h 15m$262–602Drive 887.2 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Tampacar 887.2 mi
15h 2m$162–234Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Tampa
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)plane IAD - TPA
5h 21m$156–377Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane DCA - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
8h$225–1,125
Fairfax to Tampa by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Tampa is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+George Mason Bl and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
The distance between Fairfax and Tampa is 844 miles. The road distance is 892.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 17m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Fairfax to Tampa, including transfers.
Fairfax to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $120 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 17m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 24h 15m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Tampa Bus Station via Pentagon+Bay L5, Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform, Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 21h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Tampa via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- 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
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Fairfax to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Tampa is 892 miles. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Fairfax to Tampa.
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