What is the distance between Charleston and Tampa?

Charleston and Tampa are 366 miles (591 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Tampa?

If you're headed to Tampa from Charleston, chances are that your bus will depart from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Charleston to Tampa from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charleston to Tampa on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 15m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	Cheapest
	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Tampa on August 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	15h 35m	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 15m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Tampa on August 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	15h 35m	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charleston to Tampa on August 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	15h 35m	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 15m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Tampa on August 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 15m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Tampa on August 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 15m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Tampa.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $184	Average Duration21h 15m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$72 - $235	Average Duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 54kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

16h 50mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest ticket

54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, SC, US to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$80

Average bus trip duration21h 15m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure3:15pm

Distance362 miles (583 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/510,201 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,198 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Charleston to Tampa Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Tampa?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

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 for your trip Charleston, SC, US - Tampa

What is the distance between Charleston and Tampa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Tampa?

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

Best price found

08/21

$68

08/22

$71

Today

$66

08/24

$74

08/25

$58

08/26

$71

08/27

$76

08/28

$68

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Tampa was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $76 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-08-25.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charleston and Tampa!

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

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

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

Did you know?

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!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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 Charleston, SC, US to Tampa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 15m	Avg Price$80	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time16h 50m	Avg Price$122	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Tampa

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Bus Charleston, SC, US to Tampa: Trip Overview

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Charleston to Tampa Bus

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Tampa?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston, SC, US - Tampa

What is the distance between Charleston and Tampa?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to Tampa?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to Tampa?

Will you be returning to Charleston, SC, US by bus?

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