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How to get fromNew York to Tampaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane EWR - TPA
    5h 33m
    $194–1,131

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JFK - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 19m
    $111–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    24h 15m
    $192–287

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    25h 52m
    $671–1,033

  5. Drive  1,120.2 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Tampacar car 1,120.2 mi
    19h 20m
    $205–296

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGA - TPA
    5h 48m
    $138–1,613

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JFK - TPA
    5h 44m
    $406–1,120

  8. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane HPN - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus bus
    7h 39m
    $214–1,019

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane EWR - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 12m
    $134–549

New York to Tampa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration24h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,020.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Tampa Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station in around 24h 15m.

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