What is the distance between Tampa and St. Louis?

The distance between the two cities is 861 miles (1389 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to St. Louis?

If you're headed to St. Louis from Tampa, chances are that your bus will depart from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Gateway Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lumière Place, Municipal Theatre Association, St. Louis Cardinals, Old St. Louis County Courthouse and Powell Symphony Hall.

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Next departures to St. Louis

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 2 at 5:10pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 3:55pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 2 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: University of South Florida
Arrival time: August 3 at 3:55pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 15m
Departure time: August 2 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 4 at 7:07pm
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 9h
Departure time: August 2 at 6:20am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 6:50am
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 2 at 9:30am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 3 at 9:25am
Destination city: St. Louis
Destination location: Gateway Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to St. Louis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $244	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$189 - $1,907	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$97Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance860 miles (1386 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,139 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

3.5/59,759 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.

Amtrak

4/55,341 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Tampa to St. Louis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and St. Louis?

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 St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - St. Louis

What is the distance between Tampa and St. Louis?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to St. Louis?
What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/25

$181

07/26

No data

Today

$500

07/28

$111

07/29

No data

07/30

$113

07/31

$96

08/01

$113

The cheapest trip from Tampa to St. Louis was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $2,928 for a bus ticket from Tampa to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tampa and St. Louis!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to St. Louis, get comfy and count the stars.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Tampa to St. Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to St. Louis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 6h	Avg Price$452	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

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