How far is St. Louis from Tampa?

The distance separating St. Louis and Tampa is 861 miles (1389 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Tampa?

Most of the buses traveling from St. Louis to Tampa leave from Gateway Station and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

St. Louis to Tampa from $85 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Tampa on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 9h	9:30am	University of South Florida	Cheapest
	1:45pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	1:45pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 6h	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Tampa on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d	9:30am	University of South Florida	Fastest
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 5h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Tampa on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 9h	9:30am	University of South Florida	Cheapest
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d	9:30am	University of South Florida	Fastest
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	1:45pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Tampa.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $227	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$201 - $1,685	Average Duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

$90Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$130

Average bus trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure2:35am

Distance860 miles (1386 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,231 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/587,202 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

St. Louis to Tampa Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from St. Louis to Tampa. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from St. Louis to Tampa from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from St. Louis to Tampa, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Tampa?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway 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 St. Louis - Tampa

How far is St. Louis from Tampa?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/23

$96

08/24

$102

Today

$117

08/26

No data

08/27

$89

08/28

$105

08/29

$124

08/30

No data

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Tampa was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $143 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $89 which is on 2025-08-27.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.

About Bus Travel

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 St. Louis and Tampa!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from St. Louis to Tampa that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St. Louis to Tampa.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Tampa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$130	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 3h	Avg Price$333	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Tampa

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Bus St. Louis to Tampa: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Louis - Tampa

How far is St. Louis from Tampa?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to Tampa?

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