There are 5 ways to get from Southwest Ranches to Tampa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 10 bus
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
2h 45m$145–653Drive 226.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southwest Ranches to Tampacar 226.7 mi
4h 21m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 12m$115–197Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
7h 6m$47–79Fly from Miami International Airport, line 10 bus
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
- Take the bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plazabus
2h 58m$207–553
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southwest Ranches to Tampa is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Southwest Ranches to Tampa is to fly and line 10 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Southwest Ranches to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Stirling Road/Flamingo Road and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Tri-Rail FLL Airport Station and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Southwest Ranches station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Southwest Ranches and Tampa is 220 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.
The best way to get from Southwest Ranches to Tampa without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Southwest Ranches to Tampa, including transfers.
Southwest Ranches to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.
Southwest Ranches to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Southwest Ranches to Tampa is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Southwest Ranches, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- gohart.org
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gohart.org/Pages/GoHart-Home.aspx
Bus from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office to Cass St @ Gasparilla Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.gohart.org/Pages/GoHart-Home.aspx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Southwest Ranches to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Southwest Ranches to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southwest Ranches to Tampa is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Southwest Ranches to Tampa.
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