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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane TPA - CMH
    5h 5m
    $254–1,005

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    24h 45m
    $166–306

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    35h 1m
    $438–918

  4. Drive 991.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Columbuscar car 991.3 mi
    17h 7m
    $181–262

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SRQ - CMH
    7h 30m
    $194–923

  6. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCO - CMH
    7h 12m
    $229–907

Tampa to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Columbus via Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 45m.

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