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How to get fromTampa to Raleighby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Raleigh by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Tampa, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    5h 6m
    $90–415

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    14h 5m
    $110–187

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 17m
    $230–480

  4. Drive 642.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Raleighcar car 642.2 mi
    10h 51m
    $118–170

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SRQ - RDU
    7h 39m
    $115–574

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    7h 7m
    $96–348

  7. Fly Tampa to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane TPA - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 37m
    $137–815

Tampa to Raleigh by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 16h 17m.

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