What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Tampa is to bus via Tallahassee which costs $100 - $240 and takes 24h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Marion Transit Center via 5th St & Martin Luther King Blvd, Zephyrhills Downtown Transfer Station and Wiregrass Park n Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Tampa via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Houston to Tampa?

The distance between Houston and Tampa is 802 miles. The road distance is 952 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 19h 44m and costs $200 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Tampa?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Houston to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Tampa bus from?

Houston to Tampa bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Tampa train from?

Houston to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train, bus or fly from Houston to Tampa?

The best way to get from Houston to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $280 and takes 19h 44m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $480 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Houston to Tampa bus arrive?

Houston to Tampa bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Del Carmen Mexican Store - Dade City, FL station.

What is the time difference between Houston and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 8:09 AM in Houston and 9:09 AM in Tampa.

Where does the Houston to Tampa train arrive?

Houston to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Houston to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Tampa is 952 miles. It takes approximately 16h 12m to drive from Houston to Tampa.

How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Tampa?

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Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Tampa.

Houston to Tampa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Tampa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Tampa
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA)plane HOU - TPA
5h 7m
$115–655
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Tampa, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa (TPA)plane IAH - TPA
3. Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
5h 24m
$85–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus Houston
19h 44m
$206–271
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4. Take the train from Cary to Tampatrain
2d 3h
$286–474
Drive 946.5 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Tampacar 946.5 mi
16h 12m
$173–250
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane IAH - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
7h 34m
$114–527
Bus via Dade City
1. Take the bus from Houston to Del Carmen Mexican Store - Dade City, FLbus Houston
22h 20m
$157–295
Bus via Tallahassee (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus Greyhound US0799
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0780s
24h 13m
$106–232

Houston to Tampa by train (Amtrak)

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2d 3hAverage Duration

$286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Tampa.

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Distance: 797.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskin once daily. Tickets cost $150–200 and the journey takes 18h 1m.

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