What is the travel distance from New York City to Tampa?

The distance separating New York City and Tampa is 1003 miles (1618 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Tampa?

The majority of buses traveling from New York City to Tampa start their journey at GW Bridge and wind up 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.

Bus New York City to Tampa from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	95 Canal St	21h	3:00pm	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Tampa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	95 Canal St	21h	3:00pm	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Tampa on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	95 Canal St	21h	3:00pm	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	Cheapest
	Bus	11:00am	New York, NY	20h	7:00am	Tampa (Brandon), FL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Tampa on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	95 Canal St	21h	3:00pm	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Tampa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	95 Canal St	21h	3:00pm	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1004 milesDistance

147kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$114 - $466	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $847	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Tampa?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/511,412 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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Wanda Coach New York City Tampa recent customer reviews

Seats smell very bad. Like pee. Bathroom terrible.

Carlos G.

November 14, 2024

Everything was professional

Hovhannes V.

August 20, 2023

No complaints 👍

Jose B.

January 5, 2023

La Cubana Xpress

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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 New York City Tampa recent customer reviews

The drivers vould speak slower so as to help travelers who are from other culture. The accent can be a communication barrier.

Winsome H.

January 4, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Tampa by bus

What is the travel distance from New York City to Tampa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City 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

11/21

$150

11/22

$150

Today

$150

11/24

$150

11/25

$150

11/26

$150

11/27

$150

11/28

$150

The cheapest trip from New York City to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $150

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

You can expect to pay from $150 to $362 for a bus ticket from New York City to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $150 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually La Cubana Xpress, 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.