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How to get fromPort Canaveral to Tampa Bay areaby car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Canaveral to Tampa Bay area by car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Port Canaveral to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    3h 6m
    $63–105

  2. Drive 118.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Canaveral to Tampa Bay areacar car 118.2 mi
    2h 3m
    $22–32

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Port Canaveral to Orlando International Airporttaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus 2421
    4h 50m
    $177–221

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Map of how to get from Port Canaveral to Tampa Bay area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Port Canaveral, FL, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Canaveral to Tampa Bay area. However, you can drive to Kissimmee Amtrak Station, take the train to Tampa, then take the taxi to Tampa Bay area. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Florida Mall, walk to Orlando, take the bus to University of South Florida, then take the taxi to Tampa Bay area.

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