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How to get fromTampa to Paradise Islandby bus, plane, train, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Paradise Island by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Tampa, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)plane plane TPA - NAS
    4h 37m
    $122–412

  2. Train, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassaucarferry car ferry
    20h 24m
    $240–640

  3. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)plane plane MCO - NAS
    6h 42m
    $258–745

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)plane plane SRQ - NAS
    9h 22m
    $143–501

Tampa (TPA) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Paradise Island, Bahamas?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Paradise Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), then take the taxi to Nassau. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Nassau via Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station, Tri-Rail/Fort Lauderdale Station, Central Terminal -, Central Terminal Bay A1 - Route 40 East, Southeast 17th Street/Southeast 23rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal, Freeport Harbour, and Freeport Harbour in around 20h 24m.

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