There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Opelika by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbus Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane TPA - CSG
- Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Opelikataxi
5h 44m$127–437Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus
12h 40m$77–125Drive 421.3 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Opelikacar 421.3 mi
7h 33m$77–112Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane TPA - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Opelikacar
5h 29m$133–737Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane TPA - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus
5h 58m$197–434Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus Atlanta
12h 41m$125–183Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
13h 5m$98–150
Tampa to Opelika by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Opelika is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $75 - $130 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Opelika is to fly and drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Opelika station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Opelika 4th Street Station via Tallahassee and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Tampa and Opelika is 388 miles. The road distance is 423.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Opelika without a car is to bus via Tallahassee which takes 12h 40m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Tampa to Opelika, including transfers.
Tampa to Opelika bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Opelika bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Opelika is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 4:43 PM in Tampa and 3:43 PM in Opelika.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Opelika is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Tampa to Opelika.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Opelika, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Station via Tallahassee and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Columbus Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Tampa to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Tampa to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Opelika 4th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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