Rome2Rio

How to get fromTampa to Opelikaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

Find Transport to Opelika

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Opelika by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

  1. Fly Tampa to Columbus Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane TPA - CSG
    2. Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Opelikataxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $127–427

  2. Drive  421.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Opelikacar car 421.3 mi
    7h 33m
    $72–104

  3. Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    12h 40m
    $90–137

  4. Fly Tampa to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane TPA - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Opelikacar car
    5h 29m
    $141–781

  5. Fly Tampa to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane TPA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    5h 56m
    $197–424

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Columbus Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane SRQ - CSG
    3. Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Opelikataxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $141–462

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SRQ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus bus
    7h 20m
    $121–489

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    13h 15m
    $108–163

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    16h
    $237–359

Tampa to Opelika by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Tampa to Opelika.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There