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How to get fromRaleigh to Tampa Bayby bus, plane, unknown, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Tampa Bay by bus, plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Tampa, travel

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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. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    4h 9m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2. Walk from Tampa to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    17h 11m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    4. Walk from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    17h 24m

  4. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, travel

    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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RDU - SRQ
    3. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    4h 22m

  5. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tampa, travel

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CLT - TPA
    3. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    7h 41m

  6. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Tampa, travel

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ILM - TPA
    3. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    7h 42m

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Tampa Bay. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), then travel to Tampa Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa Bay via Tampa in around 17h 11m.

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