Bus Tickets from Newark, NJ to Tampa

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TodayAug 19
from $167
TomorrowAug 20
ThuAug 21
from $135
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 23 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: University of South Florida
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 23 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: University of South Florida
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Tampa.

Bus
Average Price$114 - $377Average Duration1d 9h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$145 - $565Average Duration1d 3h
147kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Newark to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$145Cheapest ticket
147kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark, NJ to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance999 miles (1610 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Newark to Tampa Bus

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

Best price found
08/17
$283
08/18
$209
Today
$203
08/20
$190
08/21
$161
08/22
$139
08/23
$192
08/24
$146
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Tampa was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $139

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

You can expect to pay from $139 to $283 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $139 which is on 2025-08-22.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Tampa?

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