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How to get fromTampa to Defianceby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Defiance by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane PIE - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    $220–605

  2. Drive 1,059.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Defiancecar car 1,059.6 mi
    18h 24m
    $194–280

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Delphos to Defiancetaxi taxi
    26h 10m
    $246–501

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    38h 43m
    $470–981

  5. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Toledo, taxi

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Toledo (TOL)plane plane PIE - TOL
    2. Take the taxi from Toledo (TOL) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $195–565

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane SRQ - FWA
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $259–845

  7. Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport, fly to Toledo, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus
    2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Toledo (TOL)plane plane PGD - TOL
    3. Take the taxi from Toledo (TOL) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $247–658

  8. Fly Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane TPA - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Delphosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delphos to Defiancetaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $197–572

  9. Fly Tampa to Indianapolis, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane TPA - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne, IN to Defiancetaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $264–590

Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Tampa to Defiance via Toledo and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 38h 43m.

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