There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Universal Orlando by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 40 bus
best- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Waybus 40
3h 13m$52–78Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Universal Orlandocar 77.1 mi
1h 18m$14–19Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take the bus from Florida Mall to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Waybus 37
3h 24m$17–24
Tampa to Universal Orlando by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Universal Orlando is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Universal Orlando is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Universal Orlando. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via Florida Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Tampa and Universal Orlando is 104 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Universal Orlando without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Tampa to Universal Orlando, including transfers.
Tampa to Universal Orlando bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Universal Orlando bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Universal Orlando is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Tampa to Universal Orlando.
There are 6876+ hotels available in Universal Orlando.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Universal Orlando, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Universal Orlando via Orlando, Florida Mall, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 407-841-5969
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lynx
Bus from Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Florida Mall to Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
- Adult One-way
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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