The distance between Detroit and Tampa is around 1,017 miles (1,637km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Detroit 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 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.
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Take the bus to Atlanta then Orlando International Drive and then to Tampa.
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Take the bus to Toledo then take the train to Washington Union Station and then to Tampa.
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There are several options for getting from Detroit to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $155.
The distance between Detroit and Tampa is around 1,017 miles (1,637km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994 miles (1,600km)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Detroit and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Detroit to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx $155.
The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta, Civic Center Station and Orlando International Drive. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Detroit and Tampa. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Detroit and Tampa. The distance is around 1,165 miles (1,874km) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $155.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 35m | $155 | hourly | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
Fly to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Bus | 5h 45m | $220 | twice daily | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus | 5h 45m | $180 | once daily | 1,724km (1,071 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | $135 | 4 times a week | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
Bus via Atlanta | 1 day 3h | $185 | once daily | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | $225 | once daily | 2,610km (1,622 miles) |
Drive | 19h 25m | $115 | on demand | 1,874km (1,165 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.