How far is Charlotte from Tampa?

The distance between Charlotte and Tampa is around 825 km (512 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Tampa?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Bus Charlotte to Tampa from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:05pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	1d 4h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 20m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 50m	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 30m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	23h 5m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 40m	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 45m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 45m	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 40m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	23h 5m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:04 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

824 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$142 - $304	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$132 - $344	Average Duration22h 7m	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Tampa?

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Tampa by bus

How far is Charlotte from Tampa?
The distance between Charlotte and Tampa is around 825 km (512 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Tampa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$150

11-19

$239

Today

$235

11-21

$195

11-22

$136

11-23

$179

11-24

$186

11-25

$195

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $136

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

You can expect to pay from $136 to $303 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus 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.