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How to get fromTampa to Jacksonville Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Jacksonville Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    5h 59m
    $138–233

  2. Bus, line 10 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from JRTC Bay N to N 3rd St + N 6th Avebus bus 10
    6h 52m
    $34–58

  3. Drive 205.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Jacksonville Beachcar car 205.1 mi
    3h 59m
    $38–55

  4. Bus, fly, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    3. Take the bus from JRTC Bay N to N 3rd St + N 6th Avebus bus
    8h 35m
    $324–658

Tampa to Jacksonville Beach by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to N 3rd St + N 6th Ave via Gainesville, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay N in around 6h 52m.

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