How far is Jacksonville from Tampa?

The distance between Jacksonville and Tampa is around 277 km (172 miles).

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

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

Bus Jacksonville to Tampa from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Tampa on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	10:50pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	5h 50m	2:35pm	University of South Florida	Fastest
Bus	8:45am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 20m	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 55m	4:55pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 35m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:34 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 5 hours 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 29mAverage Duration

278 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $147	Average Duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $180	Average Duration5h 29m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Tampa?

Stops in Jacksonville

A
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
B
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87392 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Greyhound Jacksonville Tampa recent customer reviews

My First Time Using I Usually Ride With Mega Bus or Red Coach .. Excellent First Time Experience ..Only Inconvenience To Me Was No Sits Assign .

Princess B.

March 17, 2020

I was satisfied

Armando A.

January 31, 2020

It’s could be worse C

Amanda H.

November 23, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa by bus

How far is Jacksonville from Tampa?
The distance between Jacksonville and Tampa is around 277 km (172 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Jacksonville to Tampa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at W Forsyth St, in Jacksonville, 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

11-21

$118

11-22

$68

Today

$79

11-24

$67

11-25

$90

11-26

$86

11-27

$71

11-28

$68

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $168 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-11-24.