There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tampa
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane MSP - TPA
5h 46m$496–1,106Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MSP - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
8h 30m$206–876Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
35h 54m$232–452Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
2d 2h$672–1,472Drive 1,533.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampacar 1,533.1 mi
25h 58m$280–405
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa is to bus which costs $230 - $460 and takes 35h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Tampa via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Tampa is 1327 miles. The road distance is 1542 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 35h 54m and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $460 and takes 35h 54m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Tampa Bus Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 35h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa is 1542 miles. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Tampa.
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