What is the distance between Tampa and Bay City?

Tampa and Bay City are 823 miles (1327 km) apart.

Bus Tampa to Bay City from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tampa to Bay City on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 4h	12:30pm	Bay City, TX	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:25pm	University of South Florida	1d 15h	12:30pm	Bay City, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 14h	12:30pm	Bay City, TX	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 4h	12:30pm	Bay City, TX	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:25pm	University of South Florida	1d 15h	12:30pm	Bay City, TX	No tags

Get from Tampa to Bay City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 19hAverage Duration

820 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,442 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 Tampa to Bay City, TX by bus

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Bay City, TX was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $208 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Bay City, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-29.