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

The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Tampa is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mobile to Tampa is to bus and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Mobile and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Mobile to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Mobile and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane and Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Mobile to Tampa?

The distance between Mobile and Tampa is 562 miles. The road distance is 483.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mobile to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $200 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Mobile to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mobile to Tampa bus from?

Mobile to Tampa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Mobile station.

Bus or fly from Mobile to Tampa?

The best way to get from Mobile to Tampa is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $200 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $360 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Mobile to Tampa bus arrive?

Mobile to Tampa bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Mobile and Tampa?

Tampa is 1h ahead of Mobile. It is currently 12:20 PM in Mobile and 1:20 PM in Tampa.

Can I drive from Mobile to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Tampa is 483 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Mobile to Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Tampa.

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

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

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
1. Take the bus from Mobile to Plant Citybus Houston
9h 7m
$204–258
Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Tampa
cheapest
1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Tampa (TPA)plane MOB - TPA
8h 36m
$67–359
Drive 480.5 mi
1. Drive from Mobile to Tampacar 480.5 mi
8h 34m
$88–127
Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa (TPA)plane PNS - TPA
6h 24m
$128–365
Bus via Tallahassee
1. Take the bus from Mobile to Tallahasseebus Houston
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0780s
11h 48m
$101–158
Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MOB - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
10h 57m
$114–557
Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane PNS - MCO
3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
9h 26m
$126–390
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)plane MSY - TPA
9h 27m
$71–192

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa (TPA) flights

15Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 558.9 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Omnibus Express operates a bus from Mobile to Plant City once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Tampa (TPA) hourly.

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