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How to get fromTampa to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Tampa to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    7h 54m
    $119–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $483–732

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 12h
    $1,024–1,665

  4. Drive  2,444.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Los Angelescar car 2,444.5 mi
    40h 46m
    $447–645

  5. Fly Tampa to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TPA - BUR
    9h 50m
    $244–604

  6. Fly Tampa to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    10h 53m
    $148–608

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCO - LAX
    9h 59m
    $162–832

  8. Fly Tampa to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane TPA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 24m
    $152–616

  9. Fly Tampa to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 16m
    $214–717

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 13h
    $2,189–3,418

Tampa to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$483Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,178.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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