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Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Tampa, FL
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $264 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $264, while a train costs an average of $813.
Distance: 1183 miles (1904 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$494 Average price | $813 Average price | $264 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 58m Average total duration 29h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 0m Average total duration 32h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.7 - 11.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $231 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL costing on average $494.
A bus is $549 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL costing on average $813.
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 58m.
Bus takes on average 33h 0m.
Tickets start at around $264 compared to roughly $298 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 32h 30m versus 21h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Tampa, FL
How to get from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+ · · 9:50 PM62h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:45 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$1291One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · · 9:50 PM62h55Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:45 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$1291One-way5 transfers
Fastest
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AA46306:00 AM4h54Edward L. Logan International Airport10:54 AMTampa International Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
Other options
- · · +FlixBus7:35 PM41h10Boston, Bus Terminal South Station12:45 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$1401One-way4 transfers
- +FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM37h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:25 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$1451One-way4 transfers
- AA1742 · AA4367:19 AM4h55Edward L. Logan International Airport12:14 PMTampa International Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
- AA1535 · AA19726:00 AM5h04Edward L. Logan International Airport11:04 AMTampa International Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
- AA1629 · AA5082:10 PM5h12Edward L. Logan International Airport7:22 PMTampa International Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $231 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL costing on average $494.
A bus is $549 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Tampa, FL costing on average $813.
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 58m.
Bus takes on average 33h 0m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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