What is the travel distance from Tampa to New Orleans?

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

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.

Bus Tampa to New Orleans from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tampa to New Orleans on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	Marion Transit Center North Platform	19h 15m	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 4h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:20pm	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 1h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:25pm	University of South Florida	1d 8h	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:35pm	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 7h	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

792 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$132 - $353	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$334 - $2,419	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and New Orleans?

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to New Orleans by bus

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

11-22

$210

11-23

$191

Today

$205

11-25

No data

11-26

$165

11-27

$191

11-28

$210

11-29

$220

The cheapest trip from Tampa to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $165

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 $165 to $220 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 $165 which is on 2025-11-26.