There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
4h 56m$75–120Drive 89.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downscar 89.5 mi
1h 41m$17–24Bus, line 30 bus via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2411 / ...
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Centerbus 30
6h 39m$21–33Train, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Centerbus 30
7h 24m$36–69Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Centerbus 30
7h$22–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs. However, there are services departing from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way and arriving at Tampa Rd + Race Track Rd N via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, Orlando Bus Station, Marion Transit Center and North West Transfer Center Tampa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs. However, there are services departing from LYNX Central and arriving at Tampa via Orlando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Universal Studios Florida and Tampa Bay Downs is 119 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs, including transfers.
Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA and Tampa Bay Downs, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Orlando to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs via Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, N John Young Pkwy & Business Center Blvd, Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, North West Transfer Center Tampa, and Tampa Rd + Race Track Rd N in around 6h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Northwest Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- HART
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Universal Studios Florida to Tampa Bay Downs.
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