There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Dallas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dallas
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL)plane TPA - DAL
4h 53m$88–438Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
28h 35m$211–330Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
2d 15h$1,493–2,374Drive 1,066.9 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Dallascar 1,066.9 mi
18h 23m$195–282Bus, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane TPA - DFW
6h 8m$135–455
Tampa to Dallas by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Dallas is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Dallas is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Dallas station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Dallas Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Dallas. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Dallas via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Tampa and Dallas is 937 miles. The road distance is 1073.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Dallas without a car is to bus which takes 28h 35m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Tampa to Dallas, including transfers.
Tampa to Dallas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Dallas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Dallas is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 28h 35m, you could also train, which costs $1,400 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to West End Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Bachman Station in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Tampa to Dallas via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Tampa to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- ride@psta.net
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
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Tampa to Dallas bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Dallas is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 21:29 in Tampa and 20:29 in Dallas.
Tampa to Dallas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Dallas is 1073 miles. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Tampa to Dallas.
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