What is the distance between Tampa and Effingham?

The distance between the two cities is 847 miles (1365 km).

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

If you're headed to Effingham from Tampa, chances are that your bus will depart from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Tampa to Effingham from $590 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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Next departures to Effingham

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 23 at 6:20am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: June 24 at 10:30am
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 23 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: University of South Florida
Arrival time: June 24 at 9:35pm
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: June 23 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: June 25 at 7:47pm
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 10h
Departure time: June 23 at 6:50am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: June 24 at 1:00pm
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
Departure time: June 23 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: June 25 at 7:47pm
Destination city: Effingham
Destination location: Effingham, IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 10h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Effingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$179 - $278	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$171 - $1,755	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $179, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$179Cheapest ticket

34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$207

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance847 miles (1365 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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Amtrak

4/55,221 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,049 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Tampa to Effingham Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Effingham?

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 Effingham

A - Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Effingham was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of $590

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

You can expect to pay from $590 to $2,052 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $590 which is on 2025-06-23.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to Effingham will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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!

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Effingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$207	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 4h	Avg Price$398	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Tampa to Effingham

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Bus Tampa to Effingham: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Effingham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - Effingham

What is the distance between Tampa and Effingham?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Effingham?

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

You can also go to Effingham by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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