Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Tampaby plane, bus, or train

Find Transport to Tampa

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Tampa by plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MEL - TPA
    24h 57m
    $621–2,221

  2. Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane MEL - PIE
    32h 17m
    $525–1,925

  3. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MEL - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 22m
    $530–1,938

  4. Fly to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MEL - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    26h 38m
    $1,063–1,790

  5. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane MEL - GNV
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 28m
    $549–1,966

  6. Fly to Tallahassee, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane MEL - TLH
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 38m
    $732–2,517

  7. Fly to Ft. Myers, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane MEL - RSW
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 58m
    $692–2,359

  8. Fly to Jacksonville, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MEL - JAX
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    30h 51m
    $751–2,435

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$610Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Tampa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,656.9 mi
  • Duration: 24h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tampa, FL, USA?

Qantas, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides