How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Tampa cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Tampa starts at R 1 325. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Tampa is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Tampa?

The average travel time between Washington and Tampa is around 1d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 17h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1318 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Tampa?

The number of buses from Washington to Tampa can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Tampa by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Tampa?

When taking the bus from Washington to Tampa, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Wanda Coach, Greyhound.

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

Buses travelling between Washington and Tampa leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), Tampa USF, FL, Greyhound Station.

Bus Washington to Tampa from R 386 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Tampa on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	#3355 Benning Rd NE	17h	15:00	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:40	Union Station	1d 2h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Union Station	1d	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:15	Union Station	1d 2h	11:30	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Tampa on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	#3355 Benning Rd NE	17h	15:00	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:40	Union Station	1d 2h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Union Station	1d	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:15	Union Station	1d 3h	13:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Tampa on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	#3355 Benning Rd NE	17h	15:00	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:40	Union Station	1d 2h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	21:00	Union Station	1d 1h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:15	Union Station	1d 3h	13:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:44 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 22 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 743, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 39mAverage duration

1317 kmDistance

120kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 325 - R 5 694	Average duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 743 - R 7 162	Average duration22h 39m	CO₂ emissions 120kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 314 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5646 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Tampa?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

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

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Tampa cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Tampa starts at R 1 325. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Tampa is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Tampa?
The average travel time between Washington and Tampa is around 1d 6h, although the fastest bus will take about 17h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1318 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Tampa?
The number of buses from Washington to Tampa can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Tampa by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Tampa?
When taking the bus from Washington to Tampa, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Wanda Coach, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Tampa?
Buses travelling between Washington and Tampa leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), Tampa USF, FL, Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

R 2 714

13/11

R 2 556

Today

R 2 907

15/11

R 2 565

16/11

R 2 495

17/11

R 2 338

18/11

R 2 627

19/11

R 2 627

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Tampa was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 338

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 338 to R 3 607 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 338, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Wanda Coach 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.