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

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.

7 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility then fly from Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $85
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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando International Drive and then to Atlanta Downtown.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $34

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Savannah then take the bus to Atlanta Airport GA.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
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Drive

Drive to Atlanta.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance456 miles (735km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Atlanta

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Atlanta

Transport options from Tampa to Atlanta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
$85
every 30 mins684km (425 miles)
Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly3h 40m
$195
twice daily841km (523 miles)
Bus to Orlando International Airport, Fly3h 45m
$105
once daily809km (503 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
$34
4 times a week848km (527 miles)
Bus to Atlanta11h 30m
$80
once daily863km (536 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 10m
$150
once daily1,037km (644 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
$45
on demand735km (456 miles)

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Airports near Atlanta

The following major airports near Atlanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

ATL
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Atlanta
MCN
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84 miles (135km) from Atlanta
CSG
Columbus Airport (CSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91 miles (147km) from Atlanta