There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORF - TPA
3h 41m$122–582Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
21h 50m$150–228Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
22h 8m$537–872Drive 788.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Tampacar 788.8 mi
13h 49m$144–208
Norfolk to Tampa by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Tampa is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Richmond and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Tampa via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.
The distance between Norfolk and Tampa is 737 miles. The road distance is 793.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Norfolk to Tampa, including transfers.
Norfolk to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 21h 50m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 22h 8m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Tampa Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond, and Orlando Bus Station in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Norfolk to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Tampa is 793 miles. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Norfolk to Tampa.
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