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How to get fromTampa to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Tampa to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    7h 14m
    $394–1,507

  2. Fly Tampa to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    9h 39m
    $184–754

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 4h
    $388–681

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 12h
    $651–1,394

  5. Drive 2,444.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Los Angelescar car 2,444.5 mi
    40h 45m
    $447–645

  6. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    7h 33m
    $449–815

  7. Fly Tampa to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TPA - SFO
    8h 10m
    $363–1,516

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCO - SAN
    9h 28m
    $271–910

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCO - LAX
    9h 49m
    $296–918

  10. 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 13h
    $1,295–2,681

Tampa to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,098 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, and El Paso in around 2d 4h.

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