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How to get fromTampa to Cape Canaveralby train, car, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Drive from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Cape Canaveralcar car
    2h 24m
    $34–65

  2. Drive 128.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Cape Canaveralcar car 128.4 mi
    2h 12m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, line 104 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Ucf Superstopbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Cape Canaveraltaxi taxi
    4h 21m
    $135–176

  4. 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 Cape Canaveraltaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $151–212

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 132 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Cape Canaveral, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Cape Canaveral. However, you can take the train to Kissimmee Amtrak Station then drive to Cape Canaveral. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Orlando Bus Station, walk to John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, take the line 25 bus to N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, take the line 104 bus to Ucf Superstop, then take the taxi to Cape Canaveral.

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