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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Antonio to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAT - TPA
    5h 5m
    $253–1,303

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SAT - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    $163–773

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    22h 53m
    $235–326

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain train
    2d 9h
    $706–1,506

  5. Drive 1,140.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Tampacar car 1,140.3 mi
    19h 17m
    $209–301

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane AUS - TPA
    6h 53m
    $196–828

  7. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 5m
    $170–346

San Antonio to Tampa by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$706Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Tampa (TPA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Tampa via Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Ruskin in around 22h 53m.

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