The cheapest and fastest buses from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 28 buses that leave Miami, FL for Tampa, FL on Thu, Apr 02, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 330 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:40 AM8h15Miami, Airport Intermodal Station3:55 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM6h10Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL5:05 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM6h40Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL5:35 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM7h05Miami, Airport Intermodal Station5:35 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM7h45Miami, Airport Intermodal Station4:30 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$551One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM5h10Miami, International Airport2:10 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$891One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM6h00Miami, International Airport9:30 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM6h10Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL5:05 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM6h35Miami, Airport Intermodal Station5:05 PMTampa, Marion Transit Center$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM6h40Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL5:35 PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL$551One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Miami, FL to Tampa, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $331.
Distance: 205 miles (330 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $404 Average price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Miami, FL to Tampa, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Pinkbus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Live departures
Miami, FL to Tampa, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Miami, FL to Tampa, FL buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 7h45 | 6:10 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h15 | 6:10 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 8h15 | 7:55 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:35 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 8h20 | 8:55 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h45 | 8:30 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h05 | 7:50 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Miami, International Airport | 5h10 | 6:10 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 7h05 | 9:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 7h35 | 9:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h05 | 9:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 6h35 | 9:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 6h10 | 9:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 6h40 | 9:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 8h00 | 1:35 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 8h30 | 2:05 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 7h35 | 1:35 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 8h05 | 2:05 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h35 | 2:05 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h05 | 1:35 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Miami, International Airport | 6h00 | 1:30 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Miami, Biscayne Blvd (Bayside Marketplace), FL | 11h55 | 10:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h45 | 10:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL | 6h50 | 10:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 3:25 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 7h25 | 10:50 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 3:25 AM Miami, Airport Intermodal Station | 10h00 | 1:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL
Buses from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:55, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (330 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 205 miles (330 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 5:55 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus from Miami, FL to Tampa, FLYou can travel by bus between Miami, FL to Tampa, FL with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinkbus for as low as $36 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Miami, FL to Tampa, FL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tampa, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Pinkbus
- If you need assistance, contact RedCoach 48 hours before your trip for help with boarding and luggage.
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a renowned theme park offering thrilling rides and animal encounters
- The Florida Aquarium, a popular attraction featuring marine life exhibits and interactive experiences
- Tampa Riverwalk, a scenic waterfront path with parks, museums, and dining options
- Ybor City, a historic district known for its vibrant nightlife and Cuban culture
- Tampa Museum of Art, showcasing contemporary and classical art in a modern architectural setting.
- Visit the historic Henry B. Plant Museum, housed in a former luxury hotel with exhibits on the Gilded Age
- Explore the vibrant Hyde Park Village, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Attend a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium for an exciting sports experience
- Take a boat tour of Tampa Bay for stunning views and wildlife sightings
- Enjoy a day at the beautiful Clearwater Beach, just a short drive from Tampa.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Pinkbus
- RedCoach tickets are refundable up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time, with a service fee up to 50% of the ticket price.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Pinkbus
- You may carry up to 2 pieces of checked baggage and one free personal backpack.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Pinkbus
- Additional luggage can be added to your booking.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Pinkbus
- Only ADA service animals are permitted onboard.
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