How to travel from Saint Paul to Tampa, United States of America

The distance between Saint Paul and Tampa is around 1,326 miles (2,133km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint Paul 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

+ 3 others
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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 12h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $250
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 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $295

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4
car
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,574 miles (2,533km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between Saint Paul and Tampa is around 1,326 miles (2,133km).

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint Paul and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Tampa is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $205.

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul 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 1 day 23h.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 23h, 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 Saint Paul and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul 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 12h.

Greyhound USA, Megabus, Palmland Bus Lines and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Tampa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint Paul and Tampa. Flights depart from Minneapolis (MSP) and arrive at Tampa (TPA). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Saint Paul and Tampa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 15m.

Spirit Airlines, Delta, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly between Saint Paul and Tampa. Flights depart from Minneapolis (MSP) and and arrive into Tampa (TPA). These flights usually take around 3h 15m.

The flight from Saint Paul to Tampa typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 Saint Paul and Tampa. The distance is around 1,574 miles (2,533km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $205.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Tampa

Transport options from Saint Paul to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
$205
every 30 mins2,133km (1,326 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
$250
5 times a week2,696km (1,675 miles)
Bus via Chicago1 day 15h
$170
once daily3,309km (2,056 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 23h
$295
once daily3,548km (2,205 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station2 days 4h
$295
6 times a week3,755km (2,333 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$155
on demand2,533km (1,574 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