There are 6 ways to get from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
2h 28m$753–1,103Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
5h 59m$33–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
8h 4m$83–170Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville to Tampa-TPA195.8 mi
3h 51mDrive 195.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Tampa Airport (TPA)car 195.8 mi
3h 51m$36–52Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2h 34m$122–553
Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $750 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA). However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Airport Rental Car Facility via Gainesville and Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station via SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Florida and Tampa Airport (TPA) is 214 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA), including transfers.
Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $750 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 59m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Tampa Airport (TPA), USA?
American Airlines flies from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Airport Rental Car Facility, and SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station in around 5h 59m.
- 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
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville to Tampa-TPA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA) is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Florida to Tampa Airport (TPA).
There are 1455+ hotels available in Tampa Airport (TPA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Florida and Tampa Airport (TPA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.