How to travel from Jefferson City to Tampa, United States of America

The distance between Jefferson City and Tampa is around 1,140 miles (1,834km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jefferson City to Tampa by plane, train, 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

Fly from Columbia (COU) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time4h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $410
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train and Bus

Take the train to St. Louis then take the bus to Tallahassee and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Distance1,140 miles (1,834km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jefferson City and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Jefferson City to Tampa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $185 and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $410.

The distance between Jefferson City and Tampa is around 1,140 miles (1,834km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923 miles (1,486km)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Jefferson City and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jefferson City to Tampa is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx $410.

The cheapest way to travel between Jefferson City and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $185 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jefferson City and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Tampa (TPA). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jefferson City and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Columbia (COU) to Tampa (TPA). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jefferson City and Tampa. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) and arrive at Tampa (TPA) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Jefferson City to Tampa. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jefferson City to Tampa typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Columbia (COU) 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 Jefferson City and Tampa. The distance is around 1,140 miles (1,834km) by road and it will take around 18h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jefferson City to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around $410.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jefferson City and Tampa

Transport options from Jefferson City to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 35m
$410
every 30 mins2,332km (1,449 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 3h
$185
once daily1,917km (1,191 miles)
Drive
18h 50m
$115
on demand1,834km (1,140 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