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

The distance between Milwaukee and Tampa is around 1,095 miles (1,762km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Milwaukee 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
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Fly

Fly from Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $315
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago, Atlanta then Tallahassee and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $265

1 similiar route

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4
car
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Distance1,261 miles (2,030km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milwaukee and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Milwaukee to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $200 and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $315.

The distance between Milwaukee and Tampa is around 1,095 miles (1,762km).

It takes around 4hrs to get from Milwaukee and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milwaukee to Tampa is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $315.

The cheapest way to travel between Milwaukee and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milwaukee and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milwaukee to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and Union Station Red Line Center Platform. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Amtrak run train services between Milwaukee and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 16h, 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 Milwaukee and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milwaukee to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Atlanta and Tallahassee. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Milwaukee and Tampa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milwaukee and Tampa. Flights depart from Milwaukee (MKE) and arrive at Tampa (TPA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milwaukee and Tampa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta fly between Milwaukee and Tampa. Flights depart from Milwaukee (MKE) and and arrive into Tampa (TPA). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Milwaukee to Tampa typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Milwaukee (MKE) 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 Milwaukee and Tampa. The distance is around 1,261 miles (2,030km) by road and it will take around 20h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milwaukee to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $315.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milwaukee and Tampa

Transport options from Milwaukee to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
$315
every 30 mins1,762km (1,095 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 20m
$200
every 4 hours1,782km (1,107 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
$230
every 4 hours1,781km (1,107 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
$210
5 times a week2,167km (1,346 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 16h
$265
once daily3,026km (1,880 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 22h
$265
3 times a week3,233km (2,009 miles)
Drive
20h 55m
$125
on demand2,030km (1,261 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