There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Tampa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
5h 10m$33–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 52m$57–143Drive 190.5 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Tampacar 190.5 mi
3h 41m$35–51Fly from Jacksonville
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
6h 47m$304–455Bus to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus
- Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Tampa (TPA)plane BQK - TPA
8h 1m$102–466
Jacksonville to Tampa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Tampa is 227 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Jacksonville to Tampa, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Tampa Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
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
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Jacksonville to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Tampa is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Jacksonville to Tampa.
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