How far is West Palm Beach from Tampa?

The distance between West Palm Beach and Tampa is around 275 km (171 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from West Palm Beach to Tampa?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tri-Rail & Greyhound, in West Palm Beach, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Bus West Palm Beach to Tampa from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	9h 5m	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	10h 15m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	10h 15m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	9h 5m	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	10h 15m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	10h 15m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	10h 15m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for West Palm Beach to Tampa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:05pm	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	5h 20m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:45am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 10m	3:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	6h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Tri-Rail & Greyhound	10h 15m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from West Palm Beach 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 3 hours 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

3h 56mAverage Duration

274 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $163	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $347	Average Duration3h 56m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in West Palm Beach and Tampa?

Stops in West Palm Beach

A
Tri-Rail & Greyhound
205 S Tamarind Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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B
Turnpike MM94
Heading North go to North-bound side of building., Heading South go to South-bound side of building., Mile Marker 94 Florida's Turnpike, West Palm Beach, FL 33413, USA
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C
Okeechobee Rd & I-95
Shell Station , 1850 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, USA
D
Lake Worth Service Plaza
8195 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth FL 33467 USA, FLORIDAS TURNPIKE MILE 94
E
Vedado
El Barrio Grocery, 3905 Lake Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, USA

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11391 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $52

FlixBus West Palm Beach Tampa recent customer reviews

The bus was on time, the driver was very helpful, the power outlet for my particular seat was broken but the driver allowed me to use his. The seating was comfortable and the lighting was kept thankfully dim for my 1:00am trip. Overall, nothing to complain about at all.

Brendan T.

April 19, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87388 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 $47

Greyhound West Palm Beach Tampa recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the ride

Lillie C.

November 26, 2020

The bus was late, anddriver got lost 2x !

Chigozie N.

November 23, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from West Palm Beach to Tampa by bus

How far is West Palm Beach from Tampa?
The distance between West Palm Beach and Tampa is around 275 km (171 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from West Palm Beach to Tampa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tri-Rail & Greyhound, in West Palm Beach, and end it at 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

11-19

$69

11-20

$84

Today

$87

11-22

$93

11-23

$87

11-24

$70

11-25

$83

11-26

$90

The cheapest trip from West Palm Beach to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $137 for a bus ticket from West Palm Beach to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.