There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Jacksonville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus 2433 / ...
5h 20m$33–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 12m$60–142Drive 190.6 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Jacksonvillecar 190.6 mi
3h 41m$35–51Fly from Tampa
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
7h$303–455Bus 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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane SRQ - JAX
8h 40m$113–671
Tampa to Jacksonville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
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 12m.
The distance between Tampa and Jacksonville is 226 miles. The road distance is 191.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Jacksonville via Orlando Bus Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus 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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