Houston to Tampa Flight Tickets
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About Houston - Tampa Flights
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Houston has 3 airports, while Tampa has 2 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Houston and Tampa - Airport Transportation
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus 40: You can reach the airport in approximately 45-60 minutes with the METRO Bus 40 line departing from downtown Houston. Services run every 12-30 minutes.
Bus 500 (Express): You can reach the airport in approximately 30-45 minutes with the METRO Bus 500 line departing from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Taxi: It is possible to reach HOU by taxi from the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Uber/Lyft: You can book an Uber or Lyft from the city center to HOU. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from car rental offices in the city center and reach HOU. The journey time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (Downtown → IAH)
To travel from downtown to the airport using public transportation, you can again use the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express line. The bus departs from stops on Travis Street, Louisiana Street, or Smith Street in Downtown and goes directly to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends.
Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)
If you are staying in or around downtown Houston, you can first use METRORail to reach Downtown and then transfer to the 102 bus. For instance, traveling from the Museum District or Texas Medical Center to Downtown via the Red Line takes about 10–20 minutes, and then from Downtown to IAH with the 102 bus takes 50–70 minutes; you can plan a total journey of around 60–90 minutes.
Taxi: Getting to the airport from downtown Houston by taxi is quite easy. The travel time by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. You can take a taxi from taxi stands in the city center or call one via an app.
Uber/Bolt: It is also possible to reach the airport from downtown Houston using Uber or Bolt. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: There are many car rental options available in the city center. You can easily reach the airport with a rented vehicle. Car rental offices are commonly found in the city center.
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: The HART Route 30 bus line provides transportation from Tampa International Airport to downtown. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate from 5:00 AM to midnight.
Taxi: You can reach downtown from taxi stands located at the airport terminal exits. The journey takes 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft (Ride Sharing): You can request a ride from the airport using Uber or Lyft apps. The journey to downtown takes about 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. These services are available 24 hours.
Car Rental: You can reach the Car Rental Center at the airport via the SkyConnect train and rent a vehicle. The drive to downtown takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Rental offices are generally open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Shuttle/Private Transfer: You can use shuttle or private transfer services by booking in advance. These services provide direct access to downtown.