There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TPA - MSP
5h 56m$496–1,106Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SRQ - MSP
8h 2m$226–1,123Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
35h 39m$253–422Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2d 2h$1,217–1,879Drive 1,532.2 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 1,532.2 mi
26h 12m$280–404Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCO - MSP
8h 11m$249–1,173
Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus which costs $250 - $430 and takes 35h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Tampa and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1336 miles. The road distance is 1541.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 35h 39m and costs $250 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 35h 39m, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Marshall & Otis Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 35h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–500
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 St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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
- $80–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- 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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1541 miles. It takes approximately 26h 12m to drive from Tampa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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