How to travel from San Antonio to Tampa, United States of America

The distance between San Antonio and Tampa is around 991 miles (1,594km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Antonio 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 San Antonio (SAT) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $205
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Houston then Orlando and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Greyhound USA

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro then Cary and then to Tampa.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $315
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,174 miles (1,889km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Tampa

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $160 and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $205.

The distance between San Antonio and Tampa is around 991 miles (1,594km).

It takes around 3h 45m to get from San Antonio and Tampa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $205.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Antonio and Tampa. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Antonio to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Cary. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Amtrak run train services between San Antonio and Tampa. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 3h, 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 San Antonio and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Houston and Orlando. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Antonio and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Antonio to Tampa. We recommend that you fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Tampa (TPA) then take the bus to Florida Ave @ Polk St. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 San Antonio and Tampa. The distance is around 1,174 miles (1,889km) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Tampa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $205.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Tampa

Transport options from San Antonio to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 45m
$205
hourly1,594km (991 miles)
Fly to Orlando (MCO), Bus5h 15m
$330
once daily1,833km (1,139 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
$160
every 20 mins1,665km (1,035 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
$195
once daily2,103km (1,307 miles)
Bus via Houston1 day 4h
$195
once daily2,111km (1,311 miles)
Train
2 days 3h
$315
6 times a week3,591km (2,231 miles)
Drive
19hrs
$115
on demand1,889km (1,174 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