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

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

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tampa

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

  2. Fly Midamerica St. Louis Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane BLV - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Tampacar car
    6h 11m
    $130–468

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    23h
    $172–333

  4. 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
    $642–1,385

  5. Drive 1,005.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Tampacar car 1,005.7 mi
    16h 32m
    $184–266

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport 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 20m
    $172–822

  7. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    26h 55m
    $205–394

St. Louis to Tampa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and 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 and Orlando Bus Station in around 23h.

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