What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Columbia is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Columbia is to fly and drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Spring Hill Kroger Park And Ride via Atlanta Bus Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb and Central 4Th Ave - Bay 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Tampa to Columbia?

The distance between Tampa and Columbia is 615 miles. The road distance is 692 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Columbia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 6m and costs $330 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Columbia?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Tampa to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Columbia bus from?

Tampa to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the Tampa to Columbia bus arrive?

Tampa to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 12:01 AM in Tampa and 11:01 PM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Tampa to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Columbia is 692 miles. It takes approximately 12h 19m to drive from Tampa to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 58+ hotels available in Columbia.

Tampa to Columbia - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Columbia by plane, car, bus, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly Tampa to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane TPA - HSV
2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Columbiacar
5h 13m
$146–623
Fly Tampa to Nashville, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Nashville (BNA)plane TPA - BNA
2. Take the bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 14 to Spring Hill Kroger Park And Ridebus
6h 47m
$121–491
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
3. Take the taxi from Omni Nashville Hotel to Columbiataxi
15h 6m
$337–432
Drive 688 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Columbiacar 688 mi
12h 19m
$126–182
Fly Tampa to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane TPA - BHM
2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Columbiacar
6h
$130–697
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Nashville, bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA)plane SRQ - BNA
3. Take the bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 14 to Spring Hill Kroger Park And Ridebus
9h 7m
$166–679
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 14 to Spring Hill Kroger Park And Ridebus 95
16h 32m
$150–245

Tampa (TPA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) flights

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Distance: 611.2 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Columbia, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Columbia via Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 14, and Spring Hill Kroger Park And Ride in around 16h 32m.

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