There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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 to Tampa
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
4h 39m$311–637Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jia to JRTC Bay Jbus 1
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
7h 14m$32–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
8h 30m$73–166Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Tampa203.8 mi
3h 42mDrive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampacar 203.8 mi
3h 42m$38–54Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
7h 36m$116–608
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa is to line 1 bus and bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Jacksonville and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Tampa is 189 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa without a car is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, depart from Jia station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 14m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jia to Tampa Bus Station via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
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
- +1 904-630-3100
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
Bus from Jia to JRTC Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Jacksonville Transport
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- 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
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa bus services, operated by Jacksonville Transport, arrive at JRTC Bay J station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to Tampa.
There are 996+ hotels available in Tampa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and Tampa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.