There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane TPA - IND
5h 6m$124–654Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
22h 35m$168–305Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Alexandriatrain Floridian
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
40h 50m$565–1,140Drive 944.4 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Indianapoliscar 944.4 mi
16h 48m$173–249Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SRQ - IND
6h 50m$173–820Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCO - IND
7h 18m$200–557Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
25h 35m$164–321Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
41h 24m$534–1,092
Tampa to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $160 - $330 and takes 25h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Indianapolis via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.
The distance between Tampa and Indianapolis is 868 miles. The road distance is 949.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Tampa to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Tampa to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 22h 35m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 40h 50m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Indianapolis via Orlando Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tampa to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Tampa to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Indianapolis is 950 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Tampa to Indianapolis.
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