There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus via Gainesville (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2431
5h 5m$32–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 13m$79–159Drive 190.6 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Jacksonvillecar 190.6 mi
3h 41m$35–51Fly
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
6h 47m$323–655Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2432
6h 15m
Tampa to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to bus via Gainesville which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tampa Bus Station station and arriving at Jacksonville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville is 201 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville without a car is to bus via Gainesville which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Tampa to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Tampa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to bus via Gainesville which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Jacksonville via Gainesville in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Tampa to Jacksonville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Jacksonville is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Tampa to Jacksonville.
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