There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Chiapas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tapachula International Airport
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane TPA - TAP
12h 7m$3,594–14,589Fly to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)plane TPA - TGZ
9h 16m$1,680–8,085Bus via Gainesville
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Reynosa Perifericobus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Coatzacoalcosbus
- Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
2d 8h$6,629–12,023Drive 3,500.3 km
- Drive from Tampa to Tuxtla Gutiérrezcar 3,500.3 km
41h 20m$6,837–9,875Fly to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA)plane TPA - VSA
- Take the bus from Villahermosa Airport to Palenquebus
11h 54m$2,044–8,999Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Lockwood to Reynosabus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Coatzacoalcosbus
- Take the bus from Coatzacoalcos to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
2d 9h$6,945–11,369Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Villahermosabus
- Take the bus from Villahermosa to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
2d 11h$6,885–11,119Bus #3
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston to Reynosabus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Cárdenasbus
- Take the bus from Cárdenas to Tuxtla Gutiérrezbus
2d 12h$6,630–11,239
Tampa (TPA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Chiapas is to fly which costs $1600 - $8500 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Chiapas is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $1600 - $8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Chiapas. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Tuxtla Gutiérrez via Gainesville, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Reynosa and Coatzacoalcos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Tampa and Chiapas is 1818 km. The road distance is 3500.3 km.
The best way to get from Tampa to Chiapas without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 2 days 8h and costs $6500 - $12000.
It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Tampa to Chiapas, including transfers.
Tampa to Chiapas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Chiapas is to fly which takes 12h 7m and costs $3500 - $15000. Alternatively, you can bus via Gainesville, which costs $6500 - $12000 and takes 2 days 8h.
Tampa to Chiapas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Chiapas is 2h behind Tampa. It is currently 7:51 PM in Tampa and 5:51 PM in Chiapas.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Chiapas, Mexico?
Aeroméxico, Volaris, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tuxtla Gutiérrez via Gainesville, Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Reynosa Periferico, Reynosa, and Coatzacoalcos in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Tampa to Tapachula International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,100–14,000
Flights from Tampa to Tapachula International Airport via Houston, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,600–15,000
Flights from Tampa to Tapachula International Airport via Cancun, Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,300–14,000
Flights from Tampa to Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,300–10,000
Flights from Tampa to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,500–11,000
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $380–650
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Chiapas is 3500 km. It takes approximately 41h 20m to drive from Tampa to Chiapas.
There are 133+ hotels available in Chiapas.

