What is the travel distance from Tampa to Jacksonville?

About 172 miles (277 km) separate Tampa and Jacksonville.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Tampa to Jacksonville start their journey at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at W Forsyth St. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Jacksonville from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	8h 25m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest
		9:50pm	University of South Florida	9h 10m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	CheapestFastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags
10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	8h 25m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	8h 25m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on November 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	8h 25m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
9:50pm	University of South Florida	9h 10m	7:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Jacksonville on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 15m	3:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	Fastest
6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	8h 10m	3:00pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	6h 25m	8:45pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	No tags
10:25am	Union Station	6h 26m	4:51pm	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Jacksonville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Jacksonville. The journey takes about 5 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 24mAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $100	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $125	Average Duration5h 24m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Jacksonville?

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Stops in Jacksonville

A
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
B
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,428 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Tampa Jacksonville recent customer reviews

First driver was very thorough and let us know what was happening at each stop Some bathroom stops were dirty and no soap in dispensers

Carrie K.

July 14, 2025

Yes only thing was when we where supposed to leave from Tampa our bus broke and it took two hours before another bus came. Other then that it was good.

Elaine M.

August 28, 2017

Bus was late, missed connection, staff was brusque and aggressive

Kiernan M.

May 11, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Jacksonville, FL by bus

What is the travel distance from Tampa to Jacksonville?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$62

11/23

$65

Today

$54

11/25

$55

11/26

$49

11/27

$39

11/28

$39

11/29

$53

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Jacksonville, FL was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $459 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Jacksonville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-27.