Bus from Houston, US to Tampa: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Tampa on December 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Houston Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Union StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 AM CST.

Get from Houston to Tampa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1279 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Tampa by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Tampa?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Tampa start from $116. The average price for this route is around $243. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to Tampa?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to Tampa is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1279 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to Tampa route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Tampa?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to Tampa at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Tampa?

    A bus trip from Houston to Tampa generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to Tampa?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Tampa?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Tampa?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Tampa?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12-06
$272
12-07
$262
Today
$263
12-09
$247
12-10
$199
12-11
$215
12-12
$195
12-13
$199
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Tampa was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $3,689 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2025-12-12.

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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