What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $440 - $650 and takes 38h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $300 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Tampa Bay area?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Plant City via Santa Ana, El Paso Bus Station and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Tampa Bay area?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tampa via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from San Diego to Tampa Bay area?

The distance between San Diego and Tampa Bay area is 2114 miles. The road distance is 2422.4 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Tampa Bay area without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $470 - $750.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Tampa Bay area bus from?

San Diego to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Tampa Bay area train from?

San Diego to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Tampa Bay area?

The best way to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $300 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $750 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,900 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the San Diego to Tampa Bay area bus arrive?

San Diego to Tampa Bay area bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Where does the San Diego to Tampa Bay area train arrive?

San Diego to Tampa Bay area train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Tampa Bay area?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Tampa Bay area is 2422 miles. It takes approximately 38h 38m to drive from San Diego to Tampa Bay area.

Where can I stay near Tampa Bay area?

There are 996+ hotels available in Tampa Bay area.

San Diego to Tampa Bay area - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Tampa Bay area by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly
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1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane SAN - TPA
5h 10m
$302–905
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus Cbx
3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Plant Citybus
2d 6h
$470–723
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Plant Citybus
2d 10h
$762–1,475
Drive 2,408.4 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Tampa Bay areacar 2,408.4 mi
38h 38m
$440–635
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
3d 16h
$1,262–2,806

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,101.8 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Tampa Bay area via Santa Ana, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Plant City in around 2d 6h.

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