There are 5 ways to get from Florida to Tampa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
5h 57m$31–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 53m$72–163Drive 190.5 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Tampacar 190.5 mi
3h 41m$35–51Fly from Miami International Airport, line 30 bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
3h 37m$755–1,105Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 30 bus
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
3h 42m$124–555
Florida to Tampa by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Tampa is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Tampa is to fly and line 30 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $750 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Jacksonville and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Florida and Tampa is 200 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Florida to Tampa, including transfers.
Florida to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Tampa is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Tampa Bus Station via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
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More Questions & Answers
Florida to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Florida to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Tampa is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Florida to Tampa.
There are 996+ hotels available in Tampa.







