There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TPA - MSP
5h 29m$494–1,104Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SRQ - MSP
7h 39m$223–1,021Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
34h 35m$227–448Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2d 2h$575–1,286Drive 1,538.8 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Minneapoliscar 1,538.8 mi
26h 13m$281–406Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCO - MSP
7h 48m$226–1,151
Tampa to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $220 - $450 and takes 34h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $490 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Tampa and Minneapolis is 1332 miles. The road distance is 1547.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 34h 35m and costs $220 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Tampa to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Tampa to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $490 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 34h 35m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 34h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- 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
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 7:02 AM in Tampa and 6:02 AM in Minneapolis.
Tampa to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Minneapolis is 1548 miles. It takes approximately 26h 13m to drive from Tampa to Minneapolis.
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