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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to New Orleans

Bus
Average PriceUS$74 - US$219Average Duration1d
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$231 - US$1,866Average Duration2d 5h
70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d Average Duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$101
Average Bus Trip Duration1d
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance774 km
Latest bus departure10:35pm

Tampa to New Orleans Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - New Orleans

  1. What is the travel distance from Tampa to New Orleans?

    The distance covered from Tampa to New Orleans is 775 km (481 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$83
07-30
US$90
Today
US$86
08-01
US$97
08-02
No data
08-03
US$97
08-04
US$104
08-05
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tampa to New Orleans was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of US$83

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

You can expect to pay from US$83 to US$104 for a bus ticket from Tampa to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$97 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to New Orleans?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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