How to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

There are 3 options to travel between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Tampa, FL including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average €73.

A bus is €458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL costing on average €502.

The fastest way to travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is by train with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

The distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is approximately 190 miles (306 km).

The average frequency per day from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL:

• Flights mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak, Fort Lauderdale, FL and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
• Buses mostly depart from Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
• Travel with Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, American Airlines, CitizenPlane, JetBlue Airways to go to Tampa, FL by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL with the following travel companies:

• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Pinkbus, Greyhound, Infobus.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 3 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, CitizenPlane, JetBlue Airways.

Omio customers who travel from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampa, FL and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Tampa, FL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Tampa, FL, you can visit the historic Henry B. Plant Museum, explore Hyde Park Village, or catch a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium. Take a boat tour of Tampa Bay, enjoy Clearwater Beach, and explore Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and The Florida Aquarium. Walk along the Tampa Riverwalk, experience Ybor City's vibrant nightlife, and visit the Tampa Museum of Art.

For a well-rounded experience in Tampa, FL, 3 to 4 days are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, and the Tampa Riverwalk, along with time to enjoy local dining and shopping.