There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Norman 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 Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane TPA - OKC
6h 49m$247–1,187Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane SFB - OKC
5h 10m$204–763Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
28h 48m$216–343Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 21h$744–1,738Drive 1,229.1 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Normancar 1,229.1 mi
21h 10m$225–324Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane SRQ - OKC
8h 47m$277–1,103Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)plane MCO - OKC
7h 20m$208–783Bus, train
- 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 Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Stationtrain
33h 14m$238–421
Tampa to Norman by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Norman is to bus which costs $210 - $350 and takes 28h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Norman is to drive and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Norman. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Webster/Main via Atlanta Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Norman station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Norman Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between Tampa and Norman is 1058 miles. The road distance is 1236.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Norman without a car is to bus which takes 28h 48m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Tampa to Norman, including transfers.
Tampa to Norman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Norman train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Norman is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 28h 48m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 21h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Norman, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Webster/Main via Atlanta Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Hudson/5th - Downtown Transit Center in around 28h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Tampa to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tampa to Will Rogers World Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Will Rogers World Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Orlando to Will Rogers World Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Orlando to Will Rogers World Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Orlando to Will Rogers World Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Orlando to Will Rogers World Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Norman Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Norman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Norman is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 2:08 AM in Tampa and 1:08 AM in Norman.
Tampa to Norman train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Norman is 1236 miles. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from Tampa to Norman.
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