What is the distance between Los Angeles and Tampa?

Los Angeles and Tampa are 2148 miles (3464 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Tampa from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Los Angeles to Tampa from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles 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	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 23h	9:30am	University of South Florida	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 12h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:45am	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 17h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 15h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 18h	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles 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 2 days, 18 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

2d 18hAverage Duration

2144 milesDistance

86kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$160 - $638	Average Duration2d 18h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$287 - $3,091	Average Duration3d 16h	CO₂ emissions 315kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Tampa?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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

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.

Greyhound Los Angeles Tampa recent customer reviews

Bus left without us in Phoenix after being told the wait would be 45 mins it's left after 2 took the staff over and hour to give us answers

Kendra C.

July 4, 2017

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Tampa by bus

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

$394

11/25

$309

Today

$545

11/27

$321

11/28

$244

11/29

$233

11/30

No data

12/01

$251

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $233

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

You can expect to pay from $233 to $647 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $233 which is on 2025-11-29.