Moving from Atlanta, GA, to Tampa, FL

Slow down and soak up some rays in Tampa Bay

Living in Tampa, FL, has been described as “like being on vacation all year.” With a population of 400,000, it’s a smaller big city drawing new residents at a high rate. In fact, Tampa-St. According to Forbes, Petersburg-Clearwater has become the fastest-growing metro area (now over 3 million) in Florida. 

Considering the ideal year-round weather, laid-back vibe, picturesque beaches and lack of a state income tax, it’s no wonder people are drawn to Tampa. Learn more about life in The Big Guava and how you can move easily and affordably from Atlanta, GA.

Life’s absolutely beachy in these parts

While the nearest beach from Atlanta is almost 50 miles away, you can have your toes in the sand in Tampa within minutes. Explore 12 major beaches and 35 miles of coastline, where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking and canoeing in the calm Gulf waters. Don’t forget the sunscreen — with 246 sunny days per year, you’ll need it! 

Not sure where to begin? Check out this helpful guide to Florida’s West Coast beaches. And if you’re into theme parks, Orlando, FL, is just a two-hour drive away.

Find career opportunities within a diverse economy

Tampa is the entrance to the Florida High Tech Corridor, with nanotechnology, sciences and aerospace, homeland security and defense all playing a prominent role in the area’s economic structure. Other key sectors include professional sports, retail, insurance, finance, tourism, shipping and real estate. 

Fortune 1000 companies with headquarters in the Tampa metro area include Raymond James Financial, TECO Energy, OSI Restaurant Partners and Health Plans, Inc. MacDill Air Force Base is also a major employer.

Explore multiple options for getting around

Tampa is routinely rated as one of Florida’s most walkable cities. Its vibrant downtown area hosts regular community events (like free concerts) and offers a free downtown shuttle. The TECO Line Streetcar connects Ybor City, Channelside Bay Plaza and the convention center core/downtown area. Over 200 buses service about 1,000 square miles of the Tampa Bay area. 

Like Atlanta, Tampa is spread out, and commuting is common. To ease traffic concerns, it’s worth it to live close to where you work or want to spend most of your time, if possible.

Moving from Atlanta to Tampa is easy with U-Pack

It might be tempting to do a DIY move, load a large rental truck in Atlanta and trek the 450 miles south down I-75 to Tampa. But with U-Pack®, you can combine the ease of a full-service move with the affordability of DIY — and you could save money too! Contact a service center near you for details and a free, no-obligation quote.