There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Plantation by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 13m$64–140Bus via Airport/Rental Car Center (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus FlixBus 2421
6h 56m$41–65Drive 230.4 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Plantationcar 230.4 mi
4h 29m$42–61Bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
4h 30m$105–560Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus Greyhound US0740s
8h 46m$42–77Fly Tampa to Miami International Airport, train
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
4h 54m$658–1,111Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SRQ - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 47m$72–457Train to Orlando, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane MCO - FLL
6h 37m$287–708
Tampa to Plantation by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Plantation is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Plantation is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Plantation. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via Airport/Rental Car Center and Central Terminal -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Plantation station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Tampa and Plantation is 236 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Plantation without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Tampa to Plantation, including transfers.
Tampa to Plantation bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Plantation train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Plantation is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Airport/Rental Car Center, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 Fort Lauderdale International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tampa to Plantation bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.
Tampa to Plantation train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Plantation is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Tampa to Plantation.
There are 4299+ hotels available in Plantation.




