What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to San Diego is to fly which costs $190 - $750 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $190 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at San Diego via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

How far is it from Tampa to San Diego?

The distance between Tampa and San Diego is 2105 miles. The road distance is 2409.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $440 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to San Diego?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Tampa to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to San Diego bus from?

Tampa to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa to San Diego train from?

Tampa to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from Tampa to San Diego?

The best way to get from Tampa to San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $850 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1,300 - $2,800 and takes 3 days 16h.

Where does the Tampa to San Diego bus arrive?

Tampa to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tampa and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Tampa. It is currently 12:44 AM in Tampa and 9:44 PM in San Diego.

Where does the Tampa to San Diego train arrive?

Tampa to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to San Diego is 2409 miles. It takes approximately 38h 59m to drive from Tampa to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Tampa to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tampa to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

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

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Fly from Tampa
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TPA - SAN
6h 40m
$192–752
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 14h
$445–848
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 16h
$687–1,446
Drive 2,395.4 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to San Diegocar 2,395.4 mi
38h 59m
$438–632
Train to Orlando, fly
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MCO - SAN
8h 57m
$248–1,005
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SRQ - SAN
11h
$242–971
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
3d 16h
$1,310–2,752

Tampa to San Diego by bus and foot

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2d 14hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,092.6 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to San Diego via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.

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