What is the cheapest way to get from Starke to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Starke to Tampa is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Starke to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Starke to Tampa is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Starke and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Starke station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Waldo Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa Union Station via Lakeland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Starke to Tampa?

The distance between Starke and Tampa is 162 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.

How do I travel from Starke to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Starke to Tampa without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $120 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Starke to Tampa?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Starke to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Starke to Tampa bus from?

Starke to Tampa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waldo Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Starke to Tampa?

The best way to get from Starke to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Starke to Tampa bus arrive?

Starke to Tampa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland station.

Can I drive from Starke to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Starke to Tampa is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Starke to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1018+ hotels available in Tampa.

Starke to Tampa - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Starke to Tampa by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Starke to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drtaxi
2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
4h 24m
$124–170
Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Starke to Tampacar 151.6 mi
2h 42m
$28–40
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Starke to Jacksonvilletaxi
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 24m
$209–319
Fly
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA)plane GNV - TPA
5h 42m
$158–469
Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Waldo Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
6h 40m
$102–140

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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5h 16mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Starke, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Starke to Tampa Union Station via Waldo Amtrak Station and Lakeland in around 6h 40m.

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