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

The distance between Sacramento and Tampa is around 2,423 miles (3,899km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sacramento to Tampa by plane, train, subway, 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 5 others

2 similiar routes

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5 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles, Ft Worth, Houston Downtown then Orlando and then to Tampa.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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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.

  • Duration3 days 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $480

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance2,907 miles (4,679km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Tampa by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $325 and will take around 6h 40m.

The distance between Sacramento and Tampa is around 2,423 miles (3,899km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,352 miles (3,785km)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sacramento and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Tampa is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx $325.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $325 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sacramento and Tampa. It typically takes around 3 days 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 16h.

Amtrak run train services between Sacramento and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 days 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 Sacramento and Tampa. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Ft Worth, Houston Downtown, Houston and Orlando. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Greyhound USA, ACN Autobuses and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Sacramento and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sacramento and Tampa. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and arrive at Tampa (TPA) - via Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Sacramento to Tampa. There is however a flight that goes via Houston Hobby Apt (HOU). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sacramento to Tampa typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) 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 Sacramento and Tampa. The distance is around 2,907 miles (4,679km) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $325.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Tampa

Transport options from Sacramento to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 40m
$325
every 30 mins3,899km (2,423 miles)
Train and Plane8h 30m
$405
every 2 hours4,047km (2,515 miles)
Train to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, Fly8h 35m
$385
every 4 hours4,015km (2,495 miles)
Bus
2 days 19h
$430
once daily5,175km (3,215 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3 days 16h
$480
once daily6,619km (4,113 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station3 days 22h
$480
6 times a week6,826km (4,241 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
$285
on demand4,679km (2,907 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