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

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $285
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta Downtown then Orlando International Drive and then to Tampa.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $50

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Train

Take the train to Cary and then to Tampa.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $135
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance579 miles (932km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Tampa

Transport options from Charlotte to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
$285
every 30 mins849km (527 miles)
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus4h 10m
$130
once daily913km (568 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
$50
4 times a week1,239km (770 miles)
Bus via Columbia14hrs
$115
once daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train
18h 15m
$135
once daily1,420km (883 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
$58
on demand932km (579 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