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

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Tampa by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 100 bus, fly to Tampa, line 10 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - TPA
    3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus bus
    4h 47m
    $90–414

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    14h 53m
    $109–186

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    16h 33m
    $230–480

  4. Drive 641.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Tampacar car 641.8 mi
    10h 51m
    $118–170

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RDU - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    $122–622

Raleigh to Tampa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Tampa Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 14h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 16h 33m.

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