There are 7 ways to get from Shelby to Tampa by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tampa
best- Take the taxi from Shelby to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane CLT - TPA
3h 44m$191–601Drive to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Shelby to Asheville-Airport-AVLcar
- Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane AVL - PIE
5h 16m$78–384Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
15h 11m$154–234Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain Floridian
22h 47m$344–675Drive 588.7 mi
- Drive from Shelby to Tampacar 588.7 mi
10h 24m$108–156Drive to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Tampa
- Drive from Shelby to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)car
- Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane GSP - TPA
3h 59m$87–237Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Shelby to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane CLT - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
6h 28m$240–849
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shelby to Tampa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Shelby to Tampa is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shelby to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Oakland St & Main Ave and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Shelby station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Gastonia Station and arriving at Tampa via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.
The distance between Shelby and Tampa is 559 miles. The road distance is 592.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shelby to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 15h 11m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Shelby to Tampa, including transfers.
Shelby to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Shelby to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Shelby to Tampa is to bus which takes 15h 11m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 22h 47m.
What companies run services between Shelby, NC, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Shelby to Tampa Bus Station via Oakland St & Main Ave, 4th St & Mint St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 15h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shelby to Tampa via Gastonia Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Cary in around 22h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- 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
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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More Questions & Answers
Shelby to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Shelby to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shelby to Tampa is 592 miles. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Shelby to Tampa.
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