The distance between Charlotte and Tampa is around 527 miles (849km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Charlotte 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 from Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.
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Take the bus to Atlanta Downtown then Orlando International Drive and then to Tampa.
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Take the train to Cary and then to Tampa.
There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $50 and will take around 13h 50m. 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 $285.
The distance between Charlotte and Tampa is around 527 miles (849km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512 miles (824km)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Charlotte and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $285.
The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $50 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Tampa. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cary. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.
Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charlotte and Tampa. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta Downtown and Orlando International Drive. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charlotte and Tampa. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charlotte to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Charlotte (CLT) 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 Charlotte and Tampa. The distance is around 579 miles (932km) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $285.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | $285 | every 30 mins | 849km (527 miles) |
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus | 4h 10m | $130 | once daily | 913km (568 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 50m | $50 | 4 times a week | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Bus via Columbia | 14hrs | $115 | once daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Train | 18h 15m | $135 | once daily | 1,420km (883 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | $58 | on demand | 932km (579 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tampa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.