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How to get fromJacksonville to Tampaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport

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    1. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane OAJ - TPA
    5h 33m
    $109–460

  2. Bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to New Bernbus bus
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane EWN - TPA
    7h 5m
    $100–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 50m
    $128–223

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    22h 10m
    $248–521

  5. Drive 653.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Tampacar car 653.8 mi
    11h 37m
    $120–173

  6. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ILM - TPA
    5h 4m
    $108–834

Jacksonville to Tampa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, NC, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station in around 18h 50m.

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