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 via Orlando
best- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
4h 59m$36–62Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to Tampacar 190.5 mi
3h 41m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 52m$77–163Fly
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
6h 35m$324–655Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2432
6h 45m
Jacksonville to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
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 via Orlando which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Jacksonville to Tampa, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Tampa bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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 via Orlando which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 6h 35m.
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 4h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- 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
- 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
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville to Tampa bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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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