How to travel from Albuquerque to Tampa, United States of America

The distance between Albuquerque and Tampa is around 1,511 miles (2,432km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albuquerque to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to St Louis then Tallahassee and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $290
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Alexandria and then to Tampa.

  • Duration2 days 23h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $390
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car
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance1,793 miles (2,885km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $275 and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $280.

The distance between Albuquerque and Tampa is around 1,511 miles (2,432km).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Albuquerque and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to Tampa is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx $280.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $275 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albuquerque and Tampa. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albuquerque to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station and Alexandria. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.

Amtrak run train services between Albuquerque and Tampa. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 23h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albuquerque and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albuquerque to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Louis and Tallahassee. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Albuquerque and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and Tampa. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Tampa (TPA) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Albuquerque to Tampa. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albuquerque to Tampa typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Tampa (TPA).

The closest major airport to Tampa is Tampa International Airport (TPA) (TPA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tampa. St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (PIE) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (SRQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albuquerque and Tampa. The distance is around 1,793 miles (2,885km) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $280.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and Tampa

Transport options from Albuquerque to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 55m
$280
every 30 mins2,432km (1,511 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 10m
$275
once daily2,650km (1,646 miles)
Fly to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Bus6h 10m
$275
twice daily2,874km (1,786 miles)
Bus
1 day 23h
$290
once daily3,443km (2,139 miles)
Train
2 days 23h
$390
6 times a week5,244km (3,259 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
$175
on demand2,885km (1,793 miles)

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Airports near Tampa

The following major airports near Tampa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

TPA
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Tampa
PIE
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (24km) from Tampa
SRQ
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
International Airport
Distance
39 miles (63km) from Tampa