How much does a bus ticket from New Orleans to Tampa cost?

The bus ticket price from New Orleans to Tampa starts at US$79. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New Orleans to Tampa is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to Tampa?

The average travel time between New Orleans and Tampa is around 22h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 18h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 775 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New Orleans and Tampa?

The number of buses from New Orleans to Tampa can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New Orleans to Tampa by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New Orleans to Tampa?

When taking the bus from New Orleans to Tampa, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Bus New Orleans to Tampa from US$81 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New Orleans to Tampa on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	20h	18:10	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	13:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 30m	12:30	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Tampa on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:10	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 20m	00:30	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 45m	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	21h	18:10	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 30m	11:30	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 1h	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Tampa on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 11h	09:30	University of South Florida	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	04:10	New Orleans Bus Station	19h 20m	00:30	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:05	New Orleans Bus Station	21h 55m	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	20h	18:10	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	13:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New Orleans to Tampa on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:10	New Orleans Bus Station	20h	18:10	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	05:10	New Orleans Bus Station	18h 20m	00:30	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	10:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:00	New Orleans Bus Station	23h	13:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	08:05	New Orleans Bus Station	1d	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:05 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

22h 30mAverage duration

774 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$79 - US$265	Average duration22h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$227 - US$1 046	Average duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Bus New Orleans to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$118

Average bus trip duration22h 30m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure04:10

Distance774 km

Latest bus departure21:10

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 344 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 127 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

New Orleans to Tampa Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Tampa?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Tampa

How much does a bus ticket from New Orleans to Tampa cost?
The bus ticket price from New Orleans to Tampa starts at US$79. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New Orleans to Tampa is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New Orleans to Tampa?
The average travel time between New Orleans and Tampa is around 22h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 18h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 775 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New Orleans and Tampa?
The number of buses from New Orleans to Tampa can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New Orleans to Tampa by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New Orleans to Tampa?
When taking the bus from New Orleans to Tampa, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

29/10

US$101

30/10

US$112

Today

US$101

01/11

US$168

02/11

US$113

03/11

US$113

04/11

No data

05/11

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Tampa was searched and found on 29 Oct 2025 with a price of US$101

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$101 to US$168 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$113, which is on 2025-11-03.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Tampa will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time22h 30m	Avg priceUS$118	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 21h	Avg priceUS$358	Daily departures1

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