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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Tampa Bus Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Tampa Bus Station | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Union Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Tampa Bus Station | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags | |||||
 | Tampa Bus Station | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Los Angeles
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $241, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Los Angeles?
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
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA - F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Los Angeles, US by bus
How far is Tampa from Los Angeles?
The distance between Tampa and Los Angeles is approximately 3464 km (2148 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Buses departing from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $272To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $272 to $4,234 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $272 which is on 2025-11-29.
Usually Amtrak 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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Los Angeles, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
