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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 8 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: August 6 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: University of South Florida
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: University of South Florida
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Columbus, OH to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$147
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance1323 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

Columbus to Tampa Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbus, OH - Tampa

  1. What is the travel distance from Columbus to Tampa?

    Columbus and Tampa are 1339 km (830 miles) apart.

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

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

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

You can expect to pay from US$113 to US$157 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$113 which is on 2025-08-11.

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

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