What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Tampa is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Tampa is to drive and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $110 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Lexington and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Columbia, SC and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Camden, Jacksonville and Gainesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

How far is it from Lexington to Tampa?

The distance between Lexington and Tampa is 439 miles. The road distance is 464.9 miles.

How do I travel from Lexington to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Lexington to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 31m and costs $140 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Tampa?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lexington to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lexington to Tampa bus from?

Lexington to Tampa bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Bus or fly from Lexington to Tampa?

The best way to get from Lexington to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 15h 31m.

Where does the Lexington to Tampa bus arrive?

Lexington to Tampa bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

Can I drive from Lexington to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Tampa is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Lexington to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1290+ hotels available in Tampa.

Lexington to Tampa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Columbia
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tampa (TPA)plane CAE - TPA
5h 2m
$190–936
Drive 462.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Tampacar 462.2 mi
8h 59m
$85–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
4. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
15h 31m
$145–241
Bus, train via North Charleston
1. Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain
4. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain
18h 24m
$222–431
Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car
2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane GSP - TPA
4h 49m
$110–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Jacksonvillebus
3. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain
16h 47m
$189–345
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
20h 47m
$296–562

Columbia (CAE) to Tampa (TPA) flights

103Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.4 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Lexington, SC, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Tampa Bus Station via Columbia, SC, Camden, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 15h 31m.

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