Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Tampa

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Next departures for New Orleans to Tampa on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Orleans Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
Tampa Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New Orleans Bus Station
University of South FloridaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Tampa

Bus
Average PriceUS$72 - US$240Average Duration23h
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$227 - US$581Average Duration2d 2h
70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 23 hours, and with fares starting at just US$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
23hAverage Duration
US$72Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$93
Average Bus Trip Duration23h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure5:10am
Distance774 km
Latest bus departure9:10pm

New Orleans to Tampa Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Tampa

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

    It's about 775 km (481 miles) from New Orleans to Tampa.

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

    Buses departing from Union Passenger Terminal in New Orleans will take you to Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-06
US$175
10-07
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10-09
US$79
10-10
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10-11
US$93
10-12
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10-13
US$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Tampa was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$79

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

You can expect to pay from US$79 to US$175 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$79 which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from New Orleans to Tampa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New Orleans to Tampa, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to Tampa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from New Orleans to Tampa

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