Bus Tickets from Los Angeles, US to Tampa

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Tampa on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)
Tampa Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Los Angeles Union Station
University of South FloridaFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Los Angeles Union Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Tampa

Bus
Average PriceUS$127 - US$475Average Duration2d 18h
87kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$287 - US$725Average Duration3d 16h
315kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Los Angeles to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 2 days, 18 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
2d 18hAverage Duration
US$127Cheapest ticket
87kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Los Angeles, US to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$232
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 18h
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure7:10am
Distance3471 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Los Angeles to Tampa Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Tampa from Los Angeles, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles, US - Tampa

  1. What is the distance between Los Angeles and Tampa?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Tampa is approximately 3464 km (2148 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Tampa?

    Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-19
US$182
09-20
US$163
Today
US$191
09-22
US$199
09-23
US$209
09-24
US$237
09-25
US$201
09-26
US$226
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Tampa was searched and found on Sep 20, 2025 with a price of US$163

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Tampa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$163 to US$254 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$199 which is on 2025-09-22.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Los Angeles to Tampa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Tampa, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Los Angeles to Tampa.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Los Angeles to Tampa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Tampa?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Los Angeles, US by bus?

Bus from Tampa to Los Angeles, US

You can also go to Tampa by train

Train from Los Angeles, US to Tampa

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