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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Springfield by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tampa, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TPA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 26m
    $452–2,065

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    23h 40m
    $152–287

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    44h 51m
    $556–1,216

  4. Drive 1,060.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Springfieldcar car 1,060.9 mi
    18h 5m
    $194–280

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SRQ - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 41m
    $211–932

Tampa to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 989.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 51m.

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