There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Texas by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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 Dallas
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL)plane TPA - DAL
4h 53m$93–448Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane TPA - HOU
5h 6m$80–415Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0780s
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0799
22h 14m$150–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
2d 2h$489–1,234Drive 947.2 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Houstoncar 947.2 mi
16h 14m$173–250Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane TPA - IAH
5h 20m$434–656Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane TPA - AUS
5h 20m$183–804Fly to San Antonio International Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane TPA - SAT
5h 16m$464–1,104Bus, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane TPA - DFW
6h$145–465
Tampa to Texas by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Texas is to bus which costs $150 - $250 and takes 22h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Texas is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Texas station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Houston Bus Station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Texas. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Houston via Cary, Greensboro and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Tampa and Texas is 937 miles. The road distance is 952.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Texas without a car is to bus which takes 22h 14m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Tampa to Texas, including transfers.
Tampa to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Texas is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 22h 14m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Texas, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Central Station Capitol WB via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Park Transit Center WB in around 22h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Tampa to Dallas via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Tampa to Dallas via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Tampa to Dallas via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
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-Bergstrom International Airport
- 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
Flights from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to San Antonio International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Tampa to San Antonio International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Tampa to Texas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Texas is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 6:56 AM in Tampa and 5:56 AM in Texas.
Tampa to Texas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Texas is 953 miles. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Tampa to Texas.
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