What is the cheapest way to get from Paterson to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Tampa is to bus which costs $180 - $320 and takes 26h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via New York City Chinatown and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Tampa via Kissimmee Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.

How far is it from Paterson to Tampa?

The distance between Paterson and Tampa is 1034 miles. The road distance is 1131.5 miles.

How do I travel from Paterson to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Paterson to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 26h 51m and costs $180 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Paterson to Tampa?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Paterson to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Tampa bus from?

Paterson to Tampa bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Tampa train from?

Paterson to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Paterson to Tampa?

The best way to get from Paterson to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 26h 51m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 27h 36m.

Where does the Paterson to Tampa bus arrive?

Paterson to Tampa bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Paterson to Tampa train arrive?

Paterson to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Tampa is 1132 miles. It takes approximately 19h 25m to drive from Paterson to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1290+ hotels available in Tampa.

Paterson to Tampa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane EWR - TPA
5h 56m
$225–1,039
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane LGA - TPA
4. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
7h 7m
$145–1,640
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
26h 51m
$183–313
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
27h 36m
$333–753
Drive 1,124.9 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Tampacar 1,124.9 mi
19h 25m
$206–297
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane JFK - TPA
6h 23m
$441–1,142
Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Tampa, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Paterson to Hobokentrain
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Tampa (TPA)plane HPN - TPA
4. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Drbus
8h 52m
$191–886
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 EWR - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
8h 44m
$174–756
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Tampatrain
29h 45m
$344–797

Paterson to Tampa by bus, subway, and foot

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26h 51mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,027.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Tampa Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 4 St-Wash Sq, Delancey St-Essex St, New York City Chinatown, and Orlando Bus Station in around 26h 51m.

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