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

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility then fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) then take the bus to GoRaleigh Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Raleigh Union Station.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $95
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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando and then to Raleigh.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $115
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance650 miles (1,046km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Raleigh

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

How do I get from Tampa to Raleigh

Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Raleigh

Transport options from Tampa to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
$135
hourly991km (616 miles)
Bus to Orlando International Airport, Fly4h 20m
$175
once daily1,034km (643 miles)
Bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Fly5h 15m
$355
twice daily1,231km (765 miles)
Train
15h 35m
$95
once daily1,169km (726 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
$115
once daily1,239km (770 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
$64
on demand1,046km (650 miles)

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Airports near Raleigh

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

RDU
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (17km) from Raleigh
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56 miles (91km) from Raleigh
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Raleigh