What is the travel distance from Tampa to New Orleans?

The distance covered from Tampa to New Orleans is 775 km (481 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

Bus Tampa to New Orleans from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tampa to New Orleans on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	Marion Transit Center North Platform	19h 15m	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 4h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:20pm	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 1h	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:25pm	University of South Florida	1d 8h	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:35pm	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 7h	5:25am	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

792 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $352	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$333 - $2,412	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and New Orleans?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to New Orleans by bus

What is the travel distance from Tampa to New Orleans?
The distance covered from Tampa to New Orleans is 775 km (481 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to New Orleans?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans.

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

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11-19

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Today

$154

11-21

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11-22

$209

11-23

$191

11-24

$204

11-25

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $154

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

You can expect to pay from $154 to $210 for a bus ticket from Tampa to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $191 which is on 2025-11-23.