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

The distance between Washington and Tampa is around 832 miles (1,339km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Washington to Tampa by plane, bus, 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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Fly

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Tampa (TPA).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Tampa.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $130
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando and then to Tampa.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Tampa.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Distance907 miles (1,459km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Tampa

There are several options for getting from Washington to Tampa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $130 and will take around 21h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Washington and Tampa is around 832 miles (1,339km).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Washington and Tampa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Tampa is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Tampa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Tampa. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Washington and Tampa with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 21h 50m.

Amtrak run train services between Washington and Tampa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 50m, 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 Washington and Tampa. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Washington to Tampa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Washington and Tampa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Washington and Tampa. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and arrive at Tampa (TPA). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Washington and Tampa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Washington and Tampa. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and and arrive into Tampa (TPA). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Washington to Tampa typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and and arrive into Tampa (TPA).

The closest major airport to Tampa is Tampa International Airport (TPA) (TPA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tampa. St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (PIE) and Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (SRQ) 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 Washington and Tampa. The distance is around 907 miles (1,459km) by road and it will take around 15hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Tampa is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around $135.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Tampa

Transport options from Washington to Tampa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
$135
every 30 mins1,339km (832 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
$145
hourly1,426km (886 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 60m
$485
hourly1,366km (849 miles)
Train
21h 50m
$130
once daily1,653km (1,027 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
$150
once daily1,662km (1,033 miles)
Drive
15hrs
$90
on demand1,459km (907 miles)

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Airports near Tampa

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

TPA
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Tampa
PIE
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
International Airport
Distance
15 miles (24km) from Tampa
SRQ
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
International Airport
Distance
39 miles (63km) from Tampa