How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Tampa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Tampa start from $155. The average price for this route is around $232. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Tampa?

The average bus travel time from Louisville to Tampa is 23h 30m, covering a distance of 1186 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Louisville to Tampa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Louisville to Tampa?

The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Tampa at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Tampa?

A bus trip from Louisville to Tampa generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Louisville to Tampa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Tampa?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Louisville to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Louisville to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Louisville to Tampa from $171 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Louisville to Tampa on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:05am	Louisville, KY	23h 55m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	1d	2:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	22h 10m	12:30pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Louisville, KY	22h 10m	12:30pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:25pm	Louisville, KY	23h 45m	6:10pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Get from Louisville to Tampa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 23 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

23h 30mAverage Duration

1186 kmDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Louisville and Tampa?

Stops in Louisville

A
Louisville Greyhound Bus Station
720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

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

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,474 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Louisville to Tampa by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Tampa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Tampa start from $155. The average price for this route is around $232. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Louisville to Tampa?
The average bus travel time from Louisville to Tampa is 23h 30m, covering a distance of 1186 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Louisville to Tampa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Louisville to Tampa?
The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Tampa at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Tampa?
A bus trip from Louisville to Tampa generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Louisville to Tampa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Tampa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Louisville to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Louisville to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

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11-28

$288

Today

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11-30

$231

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12-02

$198

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The cheapest trip from Louisville to Tampa was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $198

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

You can expect to pay from $198 to $4,105 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound 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.