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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    6h 41m
    $36–63

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 6m
    $103–195

  3. Drive 198.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Port Tampacar car 198.8 mi
    3h 53m
    $37–53

  4. Fly from Jacksonville

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JAX - TPA
    5h 37m
    $350–688

  5. Bus to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    2. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BQK - TPA
    6h 38m
    $129–473

  6. Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane GNV - TPA
    8h 7m
    $106–426

Jacksonville to Port Tampa by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Westshore Blvd @ Loughman St via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Center in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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