How far is Charlotte from Tampa?

The distance separating Charlotte and Tampa is 512 miles (825 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Tampa leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Charlotte to Tampa from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 40m	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 40m	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 40m	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:35 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 18 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

18h 45mAverage Duration

511 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$99 - $314	Average Duration18h 45m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $239	Average Duration22h 7m	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Tampa?

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

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

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Tampa by bus

How far is Charlotte from Tampa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Tampa?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$171

11/25

$198

Today

$154

11/27

$159

11/28

$136

11/29

$160

11/30

$161

12/01

$146

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $274 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus 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.