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

The distance between Tampa and Tulsa is around 1,066 miles (1,715km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tampa to Tulsa by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Tulsa (TUL).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $275
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tallahassee then St Louis and then to Tulsa.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $210
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tulsa.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Distance1,185 miles (1,906km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Tulsa

There are several options for getting from Tampa to Tulsa by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $200 and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $345.

The distance between Tampa and Tulsa is around 1,066 miles (1,715km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 973 miles (1,566km)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Tampa and Tulsa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tampa to Tulsa is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx $345.

The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Tulsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tampa and Tulsa. We recommend that you take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center then fly from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Tulsa (TUL). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampa and Tulsa. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Tulsa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallahassee and St Louis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Tampa and Tulsa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tampa and Tulsa. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Tulsa (TUL) - via Dallas (DAL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Tampa to Tulsa. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas (DAL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tampa to Tulsa typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and and arrive into Tulsa (TUL).

The closest major airport to Tulsa is Tulsa International Airport (TUL) (TUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Tulsa. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) (XNA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) (OKC) 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 Tulsa. The distance is around 1,185 miles (1,906km) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Tulsa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $275.

How do I get from Tampa to Tulsa

Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Tulsa

Transport options from Tampa to Tulsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 45m
$275
every 30 mins1,884km (1,171 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
$345
twice daily1,715km (1,066 miles)
Bus to Orlando International Airport, Fly5h 45m
$200
once daily1,889km (1,174 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$210
once daily2,362km (1,467 miles)
Drive
20hrs
$115
on demand1,906km (1,185 miles)

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Airports near Tulsa

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

TUL
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Tulsa
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95 miles (153km) from Tulsa
OKC
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104 miles (168km) from Tulsa