What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to fly and bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $110 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Jacksonville?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Jacksonville Bus Stop via Orlando Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Tampa to Jacksonville?

The distance between Tampa and Jacksonville is 583 miles. The road distance is 658 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Jacksonville without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 19h and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Jacksonville?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Tampa to Jacksonville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Jacksonville bus from?

Tampa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Jacksonville?

The best way to get from Tampa to Jacksonville is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 19h.

Where does the Tampa to Jacksonville bus arrive?

Tampa to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Jacksonville?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Jacksonville is 658 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Tampa to Jacksonville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Jacksonville?

Book your Tampa to Jacksonville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Jacksonville?

There are 54+ hotels available in Jacksonville.

Tampa to Jacksonville - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Jacksonville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane TPA - OAJ
6h 30m
$107–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
19h
$128–223
Train, bus via Kissimmee
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
4. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
19h 43m
$226–485
Drive 654.2 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Jacksonvillecar 654.2 mi
11h 37m
$120–173
Fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane TPA - ILM
2. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 52m
$117–843
Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane TPA - EWN
2. Take the bus from New Bern to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
8h 13m
$115–529
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0652s
22h
$249–515

Tampa to Jacksonville by bus

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Distance: 579.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop via Orlando Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station in around 19h.

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