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How to get fromHouston to Tampaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Tampa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane HOU - TPA
    4h 39m
    $133–703

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    22h 17m
    $159–209

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain train
    2d 3h
    $602–1,342

  4. Drive 946.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Tampacar car 946.5 mi
    16h 13m
    $173–250

  5. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAH - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus bus
    5h 20m
    $435–656

  6. Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus Greyhound US0799
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0780s
    24h 13m
    $141–292

Houston to Tampa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskin once daily. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 18h 1m.

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