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

The distance between San Jose and Tampa is around 2,376 miles (3,824km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Jose 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 San Jose (SJC) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time5h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $335
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown, St Louis then Tallahassee and then to Tampa.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $395
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Richmond, Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Tampa.

  • Duration3 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $500
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Distance2,863 miles (4,608km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Tampa

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Tampa by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $335 and will take around 6h 30m.

The distance between San Jose and Tampa is around 2,376 miles (3,824km).

It takes around 6h 30m to get from San Jose 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 San Jose to Tampa is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $335.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $335 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Jose and Tampa. It typically takes around 3 days 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Jose to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 19h.

BART and Amtrak run train services between San Jose and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 days 19h, 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 Jose and Tampa. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Jose to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Las Vegas Downtown, NB Main after Fremont, St Louis and Tallahassee. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Jose and Tampa. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Jose and Tampa. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Tampa (TPA) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 5h 30m.

There is no direct flight from San Jose to Tampa. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Jose to Tampa typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from San Jose (SJC) 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 San Jose and Tampa. The distance is around 2,863 miles (4,608km) 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 San Jose to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $335.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Tampa

Transport options from San Jose to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 30m
$335
every 30 mins3,824km (2,376 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
$375
every 30 mins3,918km (2,435 miles)
Train to Coliseum, Fly7h 20m
$355
every 30 mins3,915km (2,433 miles)
Bus
2 days 21h
$395
6 times a week5,206km (3,235 miles)
Train
3 days 19h
$500
once daily6,824km (4,240 miles)
Drive
1 day 21h
$280
on demand4,608km (2,863 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