How to Travel from
Santa Barbara to Tampa
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Santa Barbara to Tampa
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Cheapest
By car (4 216 km)
40 h 56 min
4216 km.
from $231
Other
Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)
9 h 11 min
3593 km.
from $226.71
Bus
2 d 9 h 34 min
3594 km.
from $922.11
Train, Bus
2 d 10 h 22 min
3594 km.
from $787.66
Bus, Plane (Bus to Meadows Field Airport)
12 h 5 min
3593 km.
from $10.87
Train, Plane
12 h 1 min
3593 km.
from $250.92
Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport)
12 h 4 min
3593 km.
from $622.10
Bus via Orlando
2 d 14 h
3594 km.
from $504.17
Train
3 d 17 h 6 min
3594 km.
from $905.41
Transport providers
Bus operators
Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Plant
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.33–$204.11
Greyhound USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
32h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$121.19–$701.63
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Orlando
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$446.49
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.38–$82.92
Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Houston to Tienda
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$548.54
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.48–$53.58
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.84–$51.03
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.54–$95.68
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$956.76
Plane from Meadows Field Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$1,020.55
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$701.63
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$548.54
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$344.44
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$420.98
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$561.30–$892.98
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$956.76
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$357.19
Plane from Meadows Field Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$1,020.55
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton
Ave. Duration:
7h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$1,530.82
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$70.16–$293.41
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54
Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$420.98–$1,148.12
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.31–$95.68
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
Ave. Duration:
35h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$153.08–$523.03
Train from Santa Barbara to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
43h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
Ave. Duration:
40h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30
Bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa is to bus and fly which costs $141.30 - $380.43 and takes 9h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $304.35 - $478.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Tampa?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Houston Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Tampa?
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Tampa. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tampa via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.
How far is it from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
The distance between Santa Barbara and Tampa is 3627 km. The road distance is 4216.7 km.
How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Tampa without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $326.09 - $1195.65 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Tampa bus from?
Santa Barbara to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Tampa train from?
Santa Barbara to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Train, bus or fly from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Tampa is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $304.35 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $326.09 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 9h, you could also train, which costs $326.09 - $1195.65 and takes 3 days 17h.
Where does the Santa Barbara to Tampa bus arrive?
Santa Barbara to Tampa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Tampa?
Tampa is 3h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 08:41 in Santa Barbara and 11:41 in Tampa.
Where does the Santa Barbara to Tampa train arrive?
Santa Barbara to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Tampa is 4217 km. It takes approximately 41h 22m to drive from Santa Barbara to Tampa.
How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
Book your Santa Barbara to Tampa train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Tampa?
Book your Santa Barbara to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Tampa?
There are 995+ hotels available in Tampa. Prices start at $44.09 per night.
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