There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Florida by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
4h 59m$30–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 13m$74–155Drive 190.6 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Jacksonvillecar 190.6 mi
3h 41m$35–51Bus, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
3h 29m$755–1,105Bus, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
3h 35m$124–555
Tampa to Florida by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Florida is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Florida is to bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $750 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Gainesville and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Florida. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Tampa and Florida is 201 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tampa to Florida, including transfers.
Tampa to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Florida is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Florida, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Newnan St + Ashley St via Gainesville, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Tampa to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Florida is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Tampa to Florida.
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