The distance between Tampa and Raleigh is around 616 miles (991km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Tampa to Raleigh 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) then take the bus to GoRaleigh Station.
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Take the train to Raleigh Union Station.
Take the bus to Orlando and then to Raleigh.
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There are several options for getting from Tampa to Raleigh by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $95 and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.
The distance between Tampa and Raleigh is around 616 miles (991km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 586 miles (942km)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Tampa and Raleigh by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampa to Raleigh is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $135.
The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tampa and Raleigh. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tampa and Raleigh with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 15h 35m.
Amtrak run train services between Tampa and Raleigh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampa and Raleigh. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.
Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Tampa and Raleigh. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tampa to Raleigh. We recommend that you take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility then fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) then take the bus to GoRaleigh Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (RDU) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Raleigh. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) (FAY) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) 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 Raleigh. The distance is around 650 miles (1,046km) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Raleigh is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $135.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | $135 | hourly | 991km (616 miles) |
Bus to Orlando International Airport, Fly | 4h 20m | $175 | once daily | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly | 5h 15m | $355 | twice daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Train | 15h 35m | $95 | once daily | 1,169km (726 miles) |
Bus | 16h 55m | $115 | once daily | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | $64 | on demand | 1,046km (650 miles) |
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The following major airports near Raleigh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.