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How to get fromLouisville to Tampaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SDF - TPA
    4h 36m
    $104–605

  2. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 35m
    $148–241

  3. Drive  829 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Tampacar car 829 mi
    14h 55m
    $152–219

  4. Drive to Covington, fly to Tampa

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CVG - TPA
    4h 57m
    $219–727

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SDF - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 10m
    $109–573

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 20m
    $163–246

Louisville to Tampa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 743.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Tampa Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 35m.

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