How to get from Houston to Tampa

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What is the best way to travel from Houston to Tampa?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Tampa from Houston. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
22h 35m
$127
$135
24
Flight
2h 10m
$81
$146
25

What is the cheapest way to reach Tampa from Houston?

You can get to Tampa with just $81 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $143
Sunday
from $81
Monday
from $82
Tuesday
from $127
Wednesday
Thursday
from $111
Friday

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $144
  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $144
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $144
  • Greyhound US
    22h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $145

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    4:00 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 51m
    0
    6:15 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    12:06 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $92
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 27m
    0
    10:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:08 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $107
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 9m
    0
    2:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:02 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • United Airlines
    2h 17m
    0
    7:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:37 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $184
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    24h 5m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $138

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    4:00 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $82
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 50m
    0
    10:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    8:10 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 17m
    0
    5:59 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    12:16 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Spirit Airlines
    10h 46m
    0
    7:25 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    7:11 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • United Airlines
    2h 17m
    0
    7:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:37 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $184
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $129
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $130
  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $130
  • FlixBus
    43h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $127
  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $128
  • Greyhound US
    32h 55m
    0
    12:05 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    10:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $130
  • FlixBus
    32h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131
  • FlixBus
    32h 10m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Spirit Airlines
    10h 14m
    0
    5:54 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:08 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    10:08 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:08 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $133
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 21m
    0
    6:05 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    12:26 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $202
  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 46m
    0
    6:45 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:31 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $214
  • United Airlines
    2h 16m
    0
    7:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:36 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $363
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • Greyhound US
    22h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $133

What are the fastest trips from Houston to Tampa?

You can get to Tampa from Houston in just 2h 10m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 22h 35m
Sunday
from 2h 10m
Monday
from 2h 10m
Tuesday
from 25h 30m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 2h 16m
Friday

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $145
  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $144
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $144
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $144

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    4:00 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $81
  • United Airlines
    2h 17m
    0
    7:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:37 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $184
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 27m
    0
    10:41 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:08 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $107
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 9m
    0
    2:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:02 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 51m
    0
    6:15 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    12:06 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $92
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    24h 5m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $138

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 10m
    0
    12:50 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    4:00 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $82
  • United Airlines
    2h 17m
    0
    7:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:37 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $184
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 17m
    0
    5:59 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    12:16 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 50m
    0
    10:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    8:10 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Spirit Airlines
    10h 46m
    0
    7:25 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    7:11 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $130
  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $129
  • FlixBus
    33h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $130
  • FlixBus
    43h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $128
  • FlixBus
    32h 10m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131
  • FlixBus
    32h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $131
  • Greyhound US
    32h 55m
    0
    12:05 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    10:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $130
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $127

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    2h 16m
    0
    7:20 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:36 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $363
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 21m
    0
    6:05 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    12:26 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $202
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    10:08 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:08 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $133
  • Spirit Airlines
    10h 14m
    0
    5:54 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:08 PM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 46m
    0
    6:45 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    5:31 AM
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $214
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    22h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • FlixBus
    24h 40m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    25h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    12:30 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • FlixBus
    27h 20m
    0
    1:50 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    6:10 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $133
  • Greyhound US
    34h 30m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Houston to Tampa

What are the most popular stations in Houston and Tampa?

In Houston, you will usually depart from Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station, Lockwood or Main St & Airline Dr, while in Tampa you will be arriving at Marion Street, Union Station or USF, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Tampa from Houston? With 8 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Houston and Tampa, you can pay as low as $81 with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Tampa in just 2h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Houston and Tampa are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Houston and Tampa is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from West University Place, TX or to Tampa Airport, and look at flights from William P. Hobby Airport, and landing at Tampa Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Houston to Tampa?

The most popular companies between Houston and Tampa, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines

All you need to know when you travel from Houston to Tampa

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Houston to Tampa. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Houston to Tampa

How can I reach Tampa from Houston?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Tampa from Houston.

How far is Tampa from Houston?

The distance between Houston and Tampa is 791.1 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Houston and Tampa?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 34 kgs of CO2, a train 45 kgs, a car 216 kgs, and a flight 313 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Houston to Tampa?

You can get to Tampa with just $81 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Tampa?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Tampa in just 2h 10m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to Houston and to Tampa

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Houston and to Tampa. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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