There are 9 ways to get from Opelika to Tampa by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Columbus Airport, fly to Tampa
best- Take the taxi from Opelika to Columbus Airport (CSG)taxi
- Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Tampa (TPA)plane CSG - TPA
5h 16m$138–476Drive 421.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Opelika to Tampacar 421.3 mi
7h 34m$77–112Bus
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlantabus Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
12h 46m$127–185Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Tampa
- Drive from Opelika to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Tampa (TPA)plane BHM - TPA
4h 46m$93–482Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Tampa
- Take the bus from Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tampa (TPA)plane ATL - TPA
5h 18m$201–437Taxi to Columbus Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Opelika to Columbus Airport (CSG)taxi
- Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CSG - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
7h 44m$182–753Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus
13h 10m$80–135Bus #2
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
13h 10m$97–154Bus via Tallahassee #2
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus
14h 23m$111–166
Opelika to Tampa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Opelika to Tampa is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Opelika to Tampa is to drive and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Opelika station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Opelika 4th Street Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Opelika and Tampa is 387 miles. The road distance is 423.8 miles.
The best way to get from Opelika to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Opelika to Tampa, including transfers.
Opelika to Tampa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Opelika 4th Street Station.
Opelika to Tampa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.
Tampa is 1h ahead of Opelika. It is currently 12:34 PM in Opelika and 1:34 PM in Tampa.
Yes, the driving distance between Opelika to Tampa is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Opelika to Tampa.
What companies run services between Opelika, AL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Tampa via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Columbus Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Tiger Taxi
- Phone
- +1 334-444-4444
- Website
- auburntaxi.com
Tiger Taxi
- Phone
- +1 334-444-4444
- Website
- auburntaxi.com
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