There are 4 ways to get from Universal Orlando to Tampa by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
3h 40m$15–25Drive 76.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Orlando to Tampacar 76.8 mi
1h 18m$14–19Line 40 bus, train
- Take the bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Drbus 40
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
4h 12m$47–82Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Florida Mallbus 37
- Take the bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
4h 4m$16–24
Universal Orlando to Tampa by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Universal Orlando to Tampa is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Orlando to Tampa is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Orlando to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Universal Orlando and Tampa is 96 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Orlando to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Universal Orlando to Tampa, including transfers.
Universal Orlando to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Universal Orlando to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Orlando to Tampa is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Universal Orlando to Tampa.
There are 1332+ hotels available in Tampa.
What companies run services between Universal Orlando, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 407-841-5969
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lynx
Bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
- Adult One-way
- $2
Bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Florida Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
- Adult One-way
- $2
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