There are 3 ways to get from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
3h 44m$57–96Drive 85.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Floridacar 85.9 mi
1h 31m$16–23Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kissimmee St @ Commerce St to Marion Transit Centerbus 19
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421 / ...
5h 26m$20–30
Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Kissimmee St @ Commerce St and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via Tampa Bus Station and Florida Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at LYNX Central via Orlando Health/Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Port Tampa and Universal Studios Florida is 111 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.
The best way to get from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, depart from Kissimmee St @ Commerce St station.
Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $30 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Port Tampa, FL, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Orlando once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kissimmee St @ Commerce St to Universal Studios Florida via Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando, Florida Mall, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Kissimmee St @ Commerce St to Marion Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, arrive at Marion Transit Center station.
Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Port Tampa to Universal Studios Florida.
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