What is the cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area?

The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area?

The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Jacksonville and Tampa Bay area?

No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at University of South Florida via Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Jacksonville and Tampa Bay area?

No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area?

The distance between Jacksonville and Tampa Bay area is 203 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

How do I travel from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area without a car?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area bus from?

Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where do I catch the Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area train from?

Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Train, bus or fly from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area bus arrive?

Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.

Where does the Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area train arrive?

Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.

Can I drive from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area?

Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area.

Where can I stay near Tampa Bay area?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Tampa Bay area.

Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus FlixBus 2431
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus FlixBus N2467
4h 49m
$60–93
Drive 188.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay areacar 188.6 mi
3h 37m
$35–50
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 5m
$107–203
Fly
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
5h 44m
$372–718
Bus via Wildwood
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Wildwood to Plant Citybus Houston
7h 41m
$157–213

Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay area via Gainesville and University of South Florida in around 4h 49m. 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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