There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Lancaster by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TPA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
10h 45m$190–831Fly Tampa to Ontario International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane TPA - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
14h 18m$187–724Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
2d 15h$660–1,397Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
2d 17h$423–821Drive 2,463.3 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Lancastercar 2,463.3 mi
41h 19m$450–650Fly Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane TPA - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
11h 58m$253–1,019Train to Orlando, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCO - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
13h 1m$276–934Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TPA - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
14h 22m$245–858Train
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3d 16h$1,284–2,697
Tampa to Lancaster by bus, tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lancaster is to fly and train which costs $250 - $1,100 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lancaster is to fly and train which takes 10h 45m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Lancaster via Chicago Union Station and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
The distance between Tampa and Lancaster is 2268 miles. The road distance is 2477.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lancaster without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 15h and costs $650 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Tampa to Lancaster, including transfers.
Tampa to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lancaster is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $420 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,200 - $2,700 and takes 3 days 16h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 2d 17h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Lancaster via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 3d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Lancaster is 3h behind Tampa. It is currently 10:59 AM in Tampa and 7:59 AM in Lancaster.
Tampa to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lancaster is 2478 miles. It takes approximately 41h 19m to drive from Tampa to Lancaster.
There are 62+ hotels available in Lancaster.












