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How to get fromTampa Bay area to Jacksonvilleby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa Bay area to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    4h 50m
    $62–92

  2. Drive 188 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to Jacksonvillecar car 188 mi
    3h 37m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    6h 29m
    $108–201

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    5h 28m
    $373–715

Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Tampa Bay area, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tampa Bay area to Jacksonville via University of South Florida and Gainesville in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m.

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