There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), 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$114–604Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2512
20h 55m$139–234Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Alexandriatrain Floridian
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
40h 50m$474–1,046Drive 942.9 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Indianapoliscar 942.9 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
7h 24m$183–921Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCO - IND
7h 18m$177–803Bus 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$147–288
Tampa to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $110 - $650.
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 Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
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 869 miles. The road distance is 948.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $130 - $240.
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 $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 20h 55m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,100 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 Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tampa to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Indianapolis is 948 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Tampa to Indianapolis.
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