There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 100 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane RDU - TPA
3h 31m$88–242Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
15h 40m$105–178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
17h 44m$230–479Drive 647.1 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA)car 647.1 mi
11h 1m$119–171
Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $85 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Tampa Airport (TPA). However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Airport Rental Car Facility via Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Marion Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Tampa Airport (TPA) station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station via SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Raleigh and Tampa Airport (TPA) is 605 miles. The road distance is 650.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA), including transfers.
Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 17h 44m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Tampa Airport (TPA), USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Airport Rental Car Facility via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Center in around 15h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 16h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–240
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA) is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Raleigh to Tampa Airport (TPA).
There are 996+ hotels available in Tampa Airport (TPA).






