The distance between Charleston and Tampa is around 392 miles (631km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Charleston to Tampa by plane, bus 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 from Charleston (CHS) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.
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Take the bus to Savannah then Orlando and then to Tampa.
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There are several options for getting from Charleston to Tampa by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.
The distance between Charleston and Tampa is around 392 miles (631km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367 miles (590km)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Charleston and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Charleston to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $185.
The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and Tampa. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dorchester Rd / S Allen Dr, Savannah and Orlando. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
Southeastern Stages and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charleston and Tampa. Buses run on demand and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charleston to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Charleston and Tampa. The distance is around 436 miles (701km) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $185.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | $185 | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus | 4hrs | $220 | once daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | $95 | once daily | 792km (492 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | $43 | on demand | 701km (436 miles) |
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Southeastern Stages
Greyhound USA
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American Airlines
Delta
The following major airports near Tampa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.