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How to get fromWashington to Tampa Bay areaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Tampa Bay area by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane DCA - TPA
    2h 50m
    $178–1,030

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAD - TPA
    4h 43m
    $137–508

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus 2421
    19h 35m
    $186–298

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 15m
    $434–787

  5. Drive 892.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Tampa Bay areacar car 892.5 mi
    15h 1m
    $163–236

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane BWI - TPA
    4h 29m
    $162–1,090

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 833.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Tampa Bay area via Orlando Bus Station and University of South Florida in around 19h 35m.

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