How far is Tampa from Newark?

The distance between the two cities is 1000 miles (1613 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to Newark?

Most of the buses traveling from Tampa to Newark leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Penn Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Tampa to Newark from $142 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 24

from $252

TomorrowAug 25

from $180

TueAug 26

from $185

WedAug 27

from $197

ThuAug 28

from $178

FriAug 29

SatAug 30

SunAug 31

Next departures to Newark

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 25 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 27 at 6:35am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 25 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 10:58am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Penn Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 25 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 10:58am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Penn Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 25 at 9:30am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 2:10pm
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Newark Penn Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: August 25 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 10:58am
Destination city: Newark
Destination location: Penn Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Newark.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $325	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$145 - $541	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

$145Cheapest ticket

147kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$178

Average bus trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance991 miles (1598 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,223 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,201 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,420 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Tampa to Newark Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Newark?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - Newark, NJ

How far is Tampa from Newark?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to Newark?

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

Best price found

08/22

$248

08/23

$252

Today

$198

08/25

$192

08/26

$233

08/27

$203

08/28

$219

08/29

$192

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $192

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

You can expect to pay from $192 to $2,112 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $192 which is on 2025-08-25.

Usually Amtrak 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to Newark will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Newark, NJ?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$178	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$309	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tampa to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Newark?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - Newark, NJ

How far is Tampa from Newark?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to Newark?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Newark, NJ?

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

You can also go to Newark, NJ by train

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