How to travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Tampa, FL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $140, and a train costs an average of $217.

Distance: 1183 miles (1904 km)

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Bus

$538

Average price

$285

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$267

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29h 45m

Average total duration

29h 15m

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12h 53m

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19h 28m

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0.6 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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5.7 - 11.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 4.8kg

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from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL

How to get from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

JetBlue AirwaysB61191
09:00AM3h28
Edward L. Logan International Airport
12:28PMTampa International Airport
$4501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
09:50PM56h10
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
06:00AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$2751One-way
5 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB6591
01:25PM3h22
Edward L. Logan International Airport
04:47PMTampa International Airport
$4501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak93 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK
09:26AM30h04
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
03:30PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
$4631One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak93 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK
09:20AM30h10
South Station, Boston, MA
03:30PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
$4631One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak Acela2159 Acela+Amtrak97 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK
09:15AM30h15
Back Bay station, Boston, MA
03:30PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL
$6541One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:50PM38h55
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
12:45PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
$3231One-way
3 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM37h15
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
06:00AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$3481One-way
3 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM40h40
Boston, Bus Terminal South Station
09:25AMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
$3531One-way
3 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB691
07:31AM3h29
Edward L. Logan International Airport
11:00AMTampa International Airport
$4501One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6891
06:00AM3h25
Edward L. Logan International Airport
09:25AMTampa International Airport
$4501One-way
0 transfers
JetBlue AirwaysB6391
06:41PM3h29
Edward L. Logan International Airport
10:10PMTampa International Airport
$4501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL

Travel to Tampa, FL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Boston, MA and Tampa, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL is a flight with an average price of $83 (€68).

This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL:

A flight is $57 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL costing on average $140 (€114).

A flight is $134 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL costing on average $217 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 15m.

Train takes on average 29h 50m.

The distance from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL is approximately 1183 miles (1904 km).
The average frequency per day from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Tampa, FL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
  • Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Tampa, FL by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL:
  • 2 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Pinellas Park, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampa, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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