What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur is to fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $90 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Port Arthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Port Arthur. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Port Arthur Transit via Tallahassee and Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

How far is it from Tampa to Port Arthur?

The distance between Tampa and Port Arthur is 730 miles. The road distance is 864.5 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Port Arthur without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur without a car is to bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $140 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Port Arthur?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Tampa to Port Arthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Port Arthur bus from?

Tampa to Port Arthur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Port Arthur?

The best way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Tampa to Port Arthur bus arrive?

Tampa to Port Arthur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Port Arthur?

Port Arthur is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 5:28 AM in Tampa and 4:28 AM in Port Arthur.

Can I drive from Tampa to Port Arthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Port Arthur is 864 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Tampa to Port Arthur.

How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to Port Arthur?

Book your Tampa to Port Arthur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Port Arthur?

There are 80+ hotels available in Port Arthur.

Tampa to Port Arthur - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Port Arthur by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane TPA - BPT
8h 31m
$130–517
Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
7h 17m
$93–427
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
21h 20m
$144–236
Drive 859.5 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Port Arthurcar 859.5 mi
14h 54m
$157–227
Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane TPA - LCH
2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
8h 28m
$163–460
Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
8h 29m
$450–681
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Port Arthurbus Atlanta
21h 52m
$201–280

Tampa to Port Arthur by bus (Greyhound)

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21h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 725.4 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Port Arthur, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Port Arthur Transit via Tallahassee and Baton Rouge Bus Station in around 21h 20m.

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How to get fromTampa to Port Arthurby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Port Arthur by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport

Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

Bus (Greyhound)

Drive 859.5 mi

Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus

Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

Bus via Sandy Springs