Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Tampa

TodayJul 30
from $162
TomorrowJul 31
from $162
FriAug 1
from $162
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
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TueAug 5
WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: #3355 Benning Rd NE
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Tampa.

Bus
Average Price$91 - $321Average Duration1d 6h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$100 - $333Average Duration22h 46m
120kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 22 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
22h 46mAverage Duration
$100Cheapest ticket
120kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$138
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure3:35am
Distance809 miles (1304 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Washington to Tampa Bus

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

Best price found
07/28
$150
07/29
$133
Today
$150
07/31
$150
08/01
$150
08/02
$138
08/03
$129
08/04
$129
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Tampa was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $129

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 $129 to $280 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 $129 which is on 2025-08-03.

Usually FlixBus Inc., iLIKEBUS 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Tampa?

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