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Today3 Sept
from US$53
Tomorrow4 Sept
from US$46
Fri5 Sept
from US$44
Sat6 Sept
from US$42
Sun7 Sept
from US$44
Mon8 Sept
from US$40
Tue9 Sept
from US$38
Wed10 Sept
from US$38

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: St Petersburg (Tampa Area), FL
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: 3801 USF Holly Drive
    Operated by: RedCoachRedCoach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Bus
Average priceUS$34 - US$88Average duration6h 25m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$27 - US$110Average duration4h 48m
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 4 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 48mAverage duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort Lauderdale to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$43
Average bus trip duration6h 25m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance196 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Fort Lauderdale to Tampa Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Discover how much the bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort Lauderdale - Tampa

  1. What's the distance between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa by coach?

    The journey from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa by coach covers an approximate distance of 191 miles (307 km).

  2. How can I get from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa without driving?

    You can reach Tampa from Fort Lauderdale by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/09
US$56
02/09
US$51
Today
US$43
04/09
US$38
05/09
US$36
06/09
US$34
07/09
US$36
08/09
US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$93 for a bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually RedCoach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Fort Lauderdale by bus?

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