How to travel from Tampa to Dallas, United States of America
The distance between Tampa and Dallas is around 931 miles (1,499km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tampa to Dallas by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dallas → Tampa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost$295
Southwest Airlines
+ 1 others5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Tallahassee then Houston and then to Dallas Tx - 801 Sth Riverfront Blvd.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$180
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kissimmee Amtrak Station then take the bus to Houston and then to Dallas.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$210
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Dallas
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tampa to Dallas by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $95 and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.
The distance between Tampa and Dallas is around 931 miles (1,499km).
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Tampa and Dallas by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampa to Dallas is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $295.
The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Dallas, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tampa and Dallas. We recommend that you fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampa and Dallas. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Dallas. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee and Houston. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Greyhound USA, Megabus and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Tampa and Dallas. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tampa and Dallas. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Tampa and Dallas with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Southwest Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly between Tampa and Dallas. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and and arrive into Dallas (DAL). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Tampa to Dallas typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and and arrive into Dallas (DAL).
The closest major airport to Dallas is Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) and Waco Municipal Airport (ACT) (ACT) 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 Dallas. The distance is around 1,154 miles (1,857km) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Dallas is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around $295.
Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Dallas
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 3h 45m | $295 | every 30 mins | 1,499km (931 miles) |
| Fly to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) | 4h 55m | $95 | every 30 mins | 1,544km (960 miles) |
| Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly | 4h 55m | $385 | twice daily | 1,620km (1,007 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5hrs | $240 | once daily | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
| Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly | 6hrs | $350 | twice daily | 1,666km (1,035 miles) |
| Bus to Orlando International Airport, Fly | 6h 15m | $160 | once daily | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | $180 | once daily | 2,011km (1,249 miles) |
| Bus via Orlando International Drive | 1 day 3h | $145 | 4 times a week | 2,151km (1,336 miles) |
| Bus via Atlanta | 1 day 4h | $190 | once daily | 2,163km (1,344 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 7h | $210 | once daily | 2,188km (1,360 miles) |
Drive | 18h 35m | $115 | on demand | 1,857km (1,154 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tampa and Dallas
Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Delta
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
Megabus
Train operators
Airports near Dallas
The following major airports near Dallas offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Distance
- 6 miles (9km) from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Distance
- 16 miles (26km) from Dallas
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
- Distance
- 84 miles (136km) from Dallas