There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
4h 52m$84–434Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0780s
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
22h 45m$137–279Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
2d 2h$610–1,348Drive 947.2 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Houstoncar 947.2 mi
16h 14m$173–250Fly Tampa to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
5h 21m$434–656Train to Orlando, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MCO - HOU
7h 9m$509–1,005Bus 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
23h 9m$143–283
Tampa to Houston by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Houston is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Houston station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Houston. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Tampa and Houston is 804 miles. The road distance is 952.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Houston without a car is to bus which takes 22h 45m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Tampa to Houston, including transfers.
Tampa to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 45m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Theater District Capitol WB via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 22h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport via Jackson/Vicksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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 Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Houston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Houston is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 9:08 AM in Tampa and 8:08 AM in Houston.
Tampa to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Houston is 953 miles. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Tampa to Houston.
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