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How to get fromTampa Airport (TPA) to Long Beachby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Long Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    6h 15m
    $182–760

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    7h 52m
    $121–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $404–764

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 16h
    $1,208–2,708

  5. Drive 2,444.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Long Beachcar car 2,444.5 mi
    40h 55m
    $447–645

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TPA - SNA
    7h 2m
    $296–966

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TPA - BUR
    9h 27m
    $255–998

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    8h 38m
    $268–866

Tampa Airport (TPA) to Long Beach by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,177.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to 1st Street Station via Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 13h.

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