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How to get fromPhoenix to Tampaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PHX - TPA
    5h 58m
    $142–362

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    45h 50m
    $330–495

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus
    2d 3h
    $446–935

  4. Drive  2,082 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Tampacar car 2,082 mi
    34h 31m
    $380–549

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane PHX - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 28m
    $201–869

  6. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $362–581

Phoenix to Tampa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Phx Hub/Jefferson St to Marion St @ Kennedy Blvd via 24th St/Jefferson, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ruskin, US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd, Providence Rd @ Providence Park, and Providence Rd @ Providence Oaks Dr in around 45h 50m.

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