What is the travel distance from Washington to Tampa?

The distance between the two cities is 818 miles (1318 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Tampa start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Tampa from $109 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Tampa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Union Station	1d	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	1d 3h	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	1d 3h	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 22 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 39mAverage Duration

817 milesDistance

120kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $307	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $409	Average Duration22h 39m	CO₂ emissions 120kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Tampa?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Tampa by bus

What is the travel distance from Washington to Tampa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Tampa?

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

$206

11/23

$185

Today

$266

11/25

$150

11/26

$150

11/27

$125

11/28

$150

11/29

$219

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $125

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

You can expect to pay from $125 to $314 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus, Wanda Coach 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.