How to Travel from

Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Downtown Tampa Universal Studios Florida

Cheapest

By car (124 km)

1 h 20 min

124 km.

from $6

Other

Rideshare

1 h 20 min

124 km.

from $4.72

Train, Bus

3 h 21 min

112 km.

from $50.70

Train

3 h 33 min

112 km.

from $51.30

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Tampa to Orlando

Ave. Duration:

1h 49m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$14.01–$89.17

Train from Tampa to Kissimmee

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$11.46–$82.80

SunRail

Phone:

+1 855-724-5411

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

sunrail.com/

Train from Kissimmee to LYNX

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.93–$3.95

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$6.37–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$10.19–$48.41

Lynx Central Florida Transport

Phone:

+1 407-841-5969

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

golynx.com

Bus from Sligh Blvd to W

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.24

What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

The fastest way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Tampa and Universal Studios Florida?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Tampa station to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Universal Blvd And Hollywood Way via John Young Pky And Amelia St and N Garland Ave And W Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

The distance between Downtown Tampa and Universal Studios Florida is 166 km. The road distance is 124.9 km.

How do I travel from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $13.04 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus from?

Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Train or bus from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

The best way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is to bus via N Garland Ave And W Amelia St which takes 3h 39m and costs $7.07 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14.13 - $76.09 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus arrive?

Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Can I drive from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida.

Where can I stay near Universal Studios Florida?

There are 8129+ hotels available in Universal Studios Florida. Prices start at $42.48 per night.

Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort, often shortened to Universal Orlando, is a 1,291-acre (522 ha) theme park and entertainment resort complex located in Orlando, Florida. It is the flagship of the Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park chain. Following the success of Universal Studios Florida, which opened in 1990, NBCUniversal shifted into transforming the area into a large resort with the intention of competing with Walt Disney World Resort. The first major expansion occurred in 1999 with the opening of a second theme park, Universal Islands of Adventure, along with a shopping promenade and nightlife district called Universal CityWalk. Both additions helped to form the new resort, which was briefly dubbed Universal Studios Escape. The resort expanded further in 2017 with the addition of Volcano Bay, a 30-acre (12 ha) water theme park, and again in 2025 with a fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe.

Islands of Adventure

Universal Islands of Adventure, often shortened to Islands of Adventure, is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida, United States. It originally opened as Universal Studios Islands of Adventure on May 28, 1999, along with CityWalk, as part of a major expansion that transformed Universal Studios Florida into Universal Orlando Resort. The investment was Universal's largest since the resort's founding in 1990. A short time later in 2001, the park was renamed Universal's Islands of Adventure, which remained in effect until 2023. It was the second theme park to open at the resort, followed by Universal Volcano Bay in 2017 as the first water park, and Universal Epic Universe in 2025 as the third theme park.

Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom Park is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It opened on October 1, 1971, and is owned and operated by the Walt Disney Company through its Experiences division. The official park name has changed slightly over the years - from Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (1971–1994) to The Magic Kingdom (1994–2017). The park was initialized by Walt Disney and designed by WED Enterprises. The park layout and attractions were based on Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and are dedicated to fairy tales and Disney characters.

Four ways to Travel from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

SunRail

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Lynx Central Florida Transport

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Tampa and Universal Studios Florida?

How far is it from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

How do I travel from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida without a car?

How long does it take to get from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

Where do I catch the Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus from?

Train or bus from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

Where does the Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida bus arrive?

Can I drive from Downtown Tampa to Universal Studios Florida?

Where can I stay near Universal Studios Florida?