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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Tampa by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    7h 40m
    $113–445

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus bus Houston
    2d 12h
    $1,011–1,612

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $497–752

  4. Drive  2,467.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tampacar car 2,467.8 mi
    40h 43m
    $451–651

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BUR - TPA
    10h 26m
    $246–606

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane LAX - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 25m
    $123–503

  7. Train, bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $1,173–1,964

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 15h
    $2,154–3,504

Santa Monica to Tampa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$497Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,173.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Tampa Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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