How to travel from Palm Beach to Tampa, United States of America

The distance between Palm Beach and Tampa is around 190 miles (305km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $95
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $21

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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance200 miles (322km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palm Beach and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Palm Beach to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $21 and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $95.

The distance between Palm Beach and Tampa is around 190 miles (305km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153 miles (247km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Palm Beach and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palm Beach to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $95.

The cheapest way to travel between Palm Beach and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $21 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palm Beach and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palm Beach and Tampa. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palm Beach to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in WPB ITC at BAY J and Orlando International Drive. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Palm Beach and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palm Beach to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 2h 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 Palm Beach and Tampa. The distance is around 200 miles (322km) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palm Beach to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $95.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palm Beach and Tampa

Transport options from Palm Beach to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 20m
$95
every 30 mins305km (190 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3hrs
$120
every 4 hours412km (256 miles)
Train to MiamiCentral, plane and bus3h 35m
$190
every 4 hours468km (291 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
$21
once daily395km (246 miles)
Bus to Tampa6h 20m
$42
once daily377km (234 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
$20
on demand322km (200 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