There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Defiance by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane PIE - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
5h 52m$230–625Drive 1,059.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Defiancecar 1,059.6 mi
18h 31m$194–280Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus
27h 5m$246–375Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
38h 39m$453–1,015Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Toledo, taxi
- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Toledo (TOL)plane PIE - TOL
- Take the taxi from Toledo (TOL) to Defiancetaxi
5h 44m$200–595Fly Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane TPA - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Delphosbus
- Take the taxi from Delphos to Defiancetaxi
9h 16m$197–792
Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Defiance is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Defiance is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
The distance between Tampa and Defiance is 995 miles. The road distance is 1065.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Defiance without a car is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Tampa to Defiance, including transfers.
Tampa to Defiance bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Defiance is to bus which takes 27h 5m and costs $240 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 38h 39m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Defiance via Atlanta Bus Station, Toledo, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 27h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Defiance via Toledo and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 38h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $85–180
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
Black and Yellow Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1-419-989-6731
- Website
- taxicabtoledo.com
Black and White Transportation
- Phone
- +1-419-536-8294
- Website
- bwtransportation.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Defiance bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tampa to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Defiance is 1066 miles. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Tampa to Defiance.
There are 13+ hotels available in Defiance.