Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to New York City
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 10262 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$114
Wanda Coach Tampa New York City recent customer reviews
The bus broke down on the side of the road at December 29th at 10pm and a new bus didn’t pick us up until December 30th at 9am and that’s only after we contacted the police.
1 out of 5 stars
Isaiah V.
They lost my luggage and still have not contacted me through phone or email i want my bag and dont even know where to begin to call
1 out of 5 stars
Jamie M.
They broke my luggage from NYC to tampa. On our way to nyc we was told the bus would come at 615am and they didn't have a driver so they accommodated us on another bus we was grateful. Still arrive to NYC on time.
Based on 625 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at US$152
Wanda Coach Tampa New York City recent customer reviews
The bus broke down on the side of the road at December 29th at 10pm and a new bus didn’t pick us up until December 30th at 9am and that’s only after we contacted the police.
1 out of 5 stars
Isaiah V.
They lost my luggage and still have not contacted me through phone or email i want my bag and dont even know where to begin to call
1 out of 5 stars
Jamie M.
They broke my luggage from NYC to tampa. On our way to nyc we was told the bus would come at 615am and they didn't have a driver so they accommodated us on another bus we was grateful. Still arrive to NYC on time.
Based on 87210 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$112
Wanda Coach Tampa New York City recent customer reviews
The bus broke down on the side of the road at December 29th at 10pm and a new bus didn’t pick us up until December 30th at 9am and that’s only after we contacted the police.
1 out of 5 stars
Isaiah V.
They lost my luggage and still have not contacted me through phone or email i want my bag and dont even know where to begin to call
1 out of 5 stars
Jamie M.
They broke my luggage from NYC to tampa. On our way to nyc we was told the bus would come at 615am and they didn't have a driver so they accommodated us on another bus we was grateful. Still arrive to NYC on time.
La Cubana Xpress offers 1 daily buses from Tampa to New York City. Though the average price for this trip is US$290, you can find tickets starting at US$274. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 1500.
Wanda Coach Tampa New York City recent customer reviews
The bus broke down on the side of the road at December 29th at 10pm and a new bus didn’t pick us up until December 30th at 9am and that’s only after we contacted the police.
1 out of 5 stars
Isaiah V.
They lost my luggage and still have not contacted me through phone or email i want my bag and dont even know where to begin to call
1 out of 5 stars
Jamie M.
They broke my luggage from NYC to tampa. On our way to nyc we was told the bus would come at 615am and they didn't have a driver so they accommodated us on another bus we was grateful. Still arrive to NYC on time.
Based on 5424 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$156
Wanda Coach Tampa New York City recent customer reviews
The bus broke down on the side of the road at December 29th at 10pm and a new bus didn’t pick us up until December 30th at 9am and that’s only after we contacted the police.
1 out of 5 stars
Isaiah V.
They lost my luggage and still have not contacted me through phone or email i want my bag and dont even know where to begin to call
1 out of 5 stars
Jamie M.
They broke my luggage from NYC to tampa. On our way to nyc we was told the bus would come at 615am and they didn't have a driver so they accommodated us on another bus we was grateful. Still arrive to NYC on time.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - New York City
What is the distance between Tampa and New York City?
The distance covered from Tampa to New York City is 1618 km (1003 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to New York City?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at GW Bridge, in New York City.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08-25
US$150
08-26
US$150
Today
US$150
08-28
US$150
08-29
US$150
08-30
US$150
08-31
US$148
09-01
US$150
The cheapest trip from Tampa to New York City was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$148
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 York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$148 to US$2,112 for a bus ticket from Tampa to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$148 which is on 2025-08-31.
Usually Amtrak 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.
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Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Tampa to New York City but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Tampa to New York City, 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 York City will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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 York City?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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