How can I travel from New Orleans to Tampa without flying?

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are practical and eco-friendly ways to travel to Tampa. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long does it take to get to Tampa from New Orleans by bus?

Traveling from New Orleans to Tampa takes about 22h 30m on average, but you can get there in as little as 18h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 481 miles (775 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from New Orleans to Tampa?

New Orleans and Tampa are 481 miles (775 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from New Orleans to Tampa start their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and wind up at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What is the most affordable way to get from New Orleans to Tampa?

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $73.

How much are the bus tickets from New Orleans to Tampa?

The bus ticket costs $120 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $73 to $286, so it's good to do your research before booking.

New Orleans to Tampa Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Tampa.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $286	Average Duration22h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$300 - $686	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 22 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

22h 30mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration22h 30m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure5:10am

Distance480 miles (774 km)

Latest bus departure9:10pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,018 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

3.5/58,910 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.

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

New Orleans to Tampa Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Tampa?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Tampa

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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

06/03

$87

06/04

$87

Today

$139

06/06

$130

06/07

$79

06/08

$119

06/09

$89

06/10

No data

The cheapest trip from New Orleans to Tampa was searched and found on Jun 7, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $139 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-06-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from New Orleans to Tampa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to Tampa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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 New Orleans to Tampa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time22h 30m	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 2h	Avg Price$415	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Tampa

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Train from New Orleans to Tampa

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