What is the travel distance from Tampa to Columbus?

The distance separating Tampa and Columbus is 830 miles (1339 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Tampa to Columbus start their journey at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at Columbus Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Tampa to Columbus from $163 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampa to Columbus on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 3h	12:55pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 7h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	7:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 9h	3:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags

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Get from Tampa to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours and with fares starting at just $115, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

829 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,324 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

3.5/587,373 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Columbus?

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

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Columbus, OH by bus

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $163

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

You can expect to pay from $163 to $163 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-11-17.