The distance between Tampa and Atlanta is around 425 miles (684km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tampa to Atlanta by bus, plane, 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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Take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility then fly from Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL).
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Take the bus to Orlando International Drive and then to Atlanta Downtown.
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Take the train to Savannah then take the bus to Atlanta Airport GA.
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There are several options for getting from Tampa to Atlanta by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $34 and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $85.
The distance between Tampa and Atlanta is around 425 miles (684km).
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Tampa and Atlanta by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampa to Atlanta is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx $85.
The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Atlanta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $34 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tampa and Atlanta. We recommend that you take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility then fly from Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampa and Atlanta. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tampa and Atlanta with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 30m.
Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Tampa and Atlanta. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tampa to Atlanta. We recommend that you take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility then fly from Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL). instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Atlanta is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (ATL) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Atlanta. Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) (MCN) and Columbus Airport (CSG) (CSG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tampa and Atlanta. The distance is around 456 miles (735km) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Atlanta is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around $85.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 30m | $85 | every 30 mins | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly | 3h 40m | $195 | twice daily | 841km (523 miles) |
Bus to Orlando International Airport, Fly | 3h 45m | $105 | once daily | 809km (503 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | $34 | 4 times a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Bus to Atlanta | 11h 30m | $80 | once daily | 863km (536 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 10m | $150 | once daily | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | $45 | on demand | 735km (456 miles) |
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Greyhound USA
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Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Delta
American Airlines
The following major airports near Atlanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.