There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Port Arthur by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (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 Jack Brooks Regional Airport
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane TPA - BPT
8h 52m$130–527Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
7h 17m$92–436Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Port Arthurbus Atlanta
20h 52m$191–264Drive 859.5 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Port Arthurcar 859.5 mi
14h 54m$157–227Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane TPA - LCH
- Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
8h 31m$138–510Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
8h 29m$449–680Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus
21h 20m$137–233
Tampa to Port Arthur by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 21h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur is to fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $90 - $440.
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 via Atlanta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
The distance between Tampa and Port Arthur is 730 miles. The road distance is 864.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 20h 52m and costs $190 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Tampa to Port Arthur, including transfers.
Tampa to Port Arthur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Port Arthur is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $190 - $270 and takes 20h 52m.
Tampa to Port Arthur bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Port Arthur is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 11:08 PM in Tampa and 10:08 PM in Port Arthur.
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 via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 20h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport via Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Port Arthur is 864 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Tampa to Port Arthur.
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