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How to get fromKansas City to Tampaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MCI - TPA
    5h 42m
    $142–702

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 55m
    $199–374

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2d 1h
    $692–1,484

  4. Drive 1,198.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Tampacar car 1,198.6 mi
    21h 59m
    $219–316

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 35m
    $251–482

  6. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 50m
    $248–405

Kansas City to Tampa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,078.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 55m.

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