How far is Tampa from Macon?

About 343 miles (553 km) separate Tampa and Macon.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tampa to Macon leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Macon Greyhound Bus Station. 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 Macon from $75 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tampa to Macon on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:50pm	University of South Florida	18h 5m	7:55am	Macon Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	13h 25m	5:45am	Chambers Rd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 35m	7:55am	Macon Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 45m	1:45pm	Macon Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:25pm	University of South Florida	15h 20m	1:45pm	Macon Bus Station	No tags

Get from Tampa to Macon

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

14hAverage Duration

344 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

3.5/587,382 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 Macon?

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 Macon

A - Macon Greyhound Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Macon, GA by bus

How far is Tampa from Macon?
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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

11/17

$94

11/18

No data

Today

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11/20

$92

11/21

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11/22

$80

11/23

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11/24

$81

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Macon, GA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $102 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Macon, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually 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.