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

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

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane STL - TPA
    7h 2m
    $457–2,068

  2. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane PIA - PIE
    8h 2m
    $122–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 45m
    $179–350

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    45h 1m
    $611–1,322

  5. Drive 1,058.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Tampacar car 1,058.3 mi
    18h 2m
    $194–279

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane STL - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 20m
    $205–885

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane STL - MCO
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    10h 4m
    $243–492

Springfield to Tampa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 25h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Tampa via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 1m.

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