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

The distance between Boston and Tampa is around 1,201 miles (1,933km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Boston 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 Boston (BOS) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

JetBlue Airways

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to New York and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $125
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Distance1,343 miles (2,161km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Boston to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $125 and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $215.

The distance between Boston and Tampa is around 1,201 miles (1,933km).

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Boston and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Tampa is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx $215.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $125 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boston and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boston to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Amtrak Acela Express, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Boston and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Boston and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New York. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Lucky Star Bus, Starline Express, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Boston and Tampa. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and arrive at Tampa (TPA). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Boston and Tampa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.

JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly between Boston and Tampa. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) and and arrive into Tampa (TPA). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.

The flight from Boston to Tampa typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Boston (BOS) 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 Boston and Tampa. The distance is around 1,343 miles (2,161km) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around $215.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Tampa

Transport options from Boston to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 25m
$215
hourly1,936km (1,203 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
$235
every 2 hours2,039km (1,267 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
$260
every 3 hours1,933km (1,201 miles)
Bus to Union Station, Hartford, CT, Fly6h 20m
$240
every 2 hours1,991km (1,237 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
$125
once daily2,170km (1,348 miles)
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY1 day 11h
$225
once daily2,380km (1,479 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
$280
once daily2,384km (1,481 miles)
Drive
22h 50m
$135
on demand2,161km (1,343 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