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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Tampaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ILM - TPA
    3h 9m
    $116–769

  2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    4h 23m
    $84–464

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    12h 50m
    $97–164

  4. Drive 569.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Tampacar car 569.7 mi
    9h 48m
    $104–151

  5. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    4h 39m
    $90–414

North Carolina to Tampa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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