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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane TPA - CLT
    4h 16m
    $90–505

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433
    12h 40m
    $87–154

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    19h 33m
    $229–518

  4. Drive  570.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Charlottecar car 570.6 mi
    9h 47m
    $105–151

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SRQ - CLT
    6h 24m
    $144–822

  6. Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Concord

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Concord (USA)plane plane PIE - USA
    4h 56m
    $98–423

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MCO - CLT
    6h 22m
    $127–392

Tampa to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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