There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Tampa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORF - TPA
3h 49m$143–562Drive 806.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Tampacar 806.4 mi
14h 11m$138–200Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
20h 30m$150–229Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
24h 6m$539–829
Virginia Beach to Tampa by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Tampa is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Richmond and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Tampa via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 6m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Tampa is 747 miles. The road distance is 811.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Virginia Beach to Tampa, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Tampa is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 20h 30m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 24h 6m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Tampa Bus Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Orlando Bus Station in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- 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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Tampa is 811 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Virginia Beach to Tampa.
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