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How to get fromJacksonville to Tampa Bayby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Walk from Tampa to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    7h 30m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    4. Walk from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    7h 41m

  3. Fly to Tampa, travel

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JAX - TPA
    2. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 57m

  4. Bus, travel via Wildwood

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Ruskinbus bus
    3. Walk from Ruskin to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    8h 27m

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JAX - SRQ
    2. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    6h 23m

Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, take the train to Tampa, then travel to Tampa Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive in around 7h 41m.

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