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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, while a flight costs an average of $499.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$499 Average price | $136 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $136.
A bus is $382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $499.
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
You'll arrive about 3h 47m sooner (3h 11m by flight vs 6h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $499 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL
How to get from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM17h40Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC6:00 AMTampa, Marion Transit Center$1131One-way2 transfers
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- +FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM17h40Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC6:00 AMTampa, Marion Transit Center$1131One-way2 transfers
Fastest
MX20069:39 PM1h30Charleston International Airport11:09 PMTampa International Airport$4851One-way0 transfers
Other options
89 · 4110:28 PM13h59Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC12:27 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL$1351One-way1 transfer- 89 · 41 · 609110:28 PM15h32Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC2:00 PMTampa, FL$1501One-way2 transfers
- 97 · 60974:56 AM10h34Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC3:30 PMUnion Station, Tampa, FL$1981One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 PM24h25Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC12:45 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$2091One-way3 transfers
AA3117 · AA20226:25 PM3h34Charleston International Airport9:59 PMTampa International Airport$4751One-way1 transfer- AA1586 · AA17738:41 PM3h48Charleston International Airport12:29 AMTampa International Airport$4751One-way1 transfer
- AA403 · AA30514:26 PM4h02Charleston International Airport8:28 PMTampa International Airport$4751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $136.
A bus is $382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $499.
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleston, SC and Tampa, FL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
- Flights mostly depart from Charleston International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
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