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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Bay City, TX | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | University of South Florida | Bay City, TX | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Bay City, TX | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Bay City, TX | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | University of South Florida | Bay City, TX | No tags |
Get from Tampa to Bay City
The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Bay City, TX by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Bay City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Bay City start from $126. The average price for this route is around $228. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Tampa to Bay City?
The average bus trip duration from Tampa to Bay City is 1d 19h, covering a distance of 820 miles (1322 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Bay City route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampa to Bay City?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Bay City at 11:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Bay City?
A bus trip from Tampa to Bay City generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Tampa to Bay City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Bay City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Tampa to Bay City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tampa to Bay City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Bay City, TX was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $119To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Bay City, TX, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $119 to $152 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Bay City, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-12-14.
