How far is Detroit from Tampa?

The distance covered from Detroit to Tampa is 1603 km (994 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Bus Detroit to Tampa from $709 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 4h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 14h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 5h	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags
	9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 18h	3:30pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit 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 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $201, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1588 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$201 - $380	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$409 - $635	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 146kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Tampa?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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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

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Detroit, MI to Tampa by bus

How far is Detroit from Tampa?
The distance covered from Detroit to Tampa is 1603 km (994 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Tampa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, 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.

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $709

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

You can expect to pay from $709 to $3,386 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $709 which is on 2025-11-23.