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

The distance between Richmond and Tampa is around 747 miles (1,202km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Richmond 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 Richmond (RIC) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $185
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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando and then to Tampa.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $140
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance796 miles (1,282km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Richmond to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $140 and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $185.

The distance between Richmond and Tampa is around 747 miles (1,202km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724 miles (1,165km)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Richmond and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx $185.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Richmond and Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Richmond and Tampa. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Richmond to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Richmond and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from Richmond (RIC) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Richmond and Tampa. The distance is around 796 miles (1,282km) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around $185.

How do I get from Richmond to Tampa

Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Tampa

Transport options from Richmond to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 60m
$185
hourly1,202km (747 miles)
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus5h 10m
$160
once daily1,240km (770 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
$180
every 20 mins1,509km (938 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
$140
once daily1,492km (927 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
$79
on demand1,282km (796 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