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How to get fromSt. Louis to Downtown Tampaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Downtown Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane STL - TPA
    5h 4m
    $424–2,004

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    21h 5m
    $160–291

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    46h 42m
    $641–1,385

  4. Drive 1,005.4 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Downtown Tampacar car 1,005.4 mi
    16h 32m
    $184–265

  5. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane STL - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 40m
    $164–824

St. Louis to Downtown Tampa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Downtown Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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