There are 3 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida. However, there are services departing from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office and arriving at Port Charlotte via Marion Transit Center and Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Placida is 139 miles. The road distance is 100 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 5h 18m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida, including transfers.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa Union Station.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Charlotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Placida.
There are 895+ hotels available in Placida.
What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and Placida, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tampa-TPA to Placida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Placida. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





