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

The distance between Kansas City and Tampa is around 1,081 miles (1,740km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kansas City 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 Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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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 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $200
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Distance1,255 miles (2,020km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kansas City and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Kansas City to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Kansas City and Tampa is around 1,081 miles (1,740km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,038 miles (1,670km)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kansas City and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kansas City to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $170.

The cheapest way to travel between Kansas City and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kansas City and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kansas City and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kansas City to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St Louis and Tallahassee. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Kansas City and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kansas City to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Kansas City and Tampa. The distance is around 1,255 miles (2,020km) by road and it will take around 20h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kansas City to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $170.

How do I get from Kansas City to Tampa

Compare travel optionsbetween Kansas City and Tampa

Transport options from Kansas City to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
$170
hourly1,740km (1,081 miles)
Fly to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Bus5h 15m
$280
twice daily1,885km (1,171 miles)
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus5h 35m
$180
once daily1,908km (1,185 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
$195
once daily2,131km (1,324 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 6h
$200
once daily2,169km (1,348 miles)
Drive
20h 40m
$125
on demand2,020km (1,255 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