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How to get fromTampa Bay area to Port Canaveralby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa Bay area to Port Canaveral by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the taxi from Orlando International Airport to Port Canaveraltaxi taxi
    3h 58m
    $178–224

  2. Drive 118.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa Bay area to Port Canaveralcar car 118.4 mi
    2h 3m
    $22–32

  3. Train, line 104 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Ucf Superstopbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Port Canaveraltaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    $181–250

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Drive from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Port Canaveralcar car
    2h 42m
    $64–104

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 169.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa Bay area to Port Canaveral. However, you can take the taxi to University of South Florida, take the bus to Orlando, walk to Florida Mall, take the line 42 bus to Orlando International Airport, then take the taxi to Port Canaveral. Alternatively, you can drive from Tampa Bay area to Port Canaveral in around 2h 3m.

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