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How to get fromFairfax to Tampaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DCA - TPA
    5h 18m
    $136–438

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane DCA - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 29m
    $134–673

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    21h 36m
    $161–254

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Tampatrain train Floridian
    24h 4m
    $553–904

  5. Drive  887.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Tampacar car 887.2 mi
    15h 2m
    $152–219

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAD - TPA
    5h 32m
    $136–457

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BWI - TPA
    6h 21m
    $156–563

Fairfax to Tampa by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Tampa Bus Station via West Falls Church, Orange Line Track 1 Platform, West Falls Church Metro, Washington Union Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 21h 36m.

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