How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Newark?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Newark start from $161. The average price for this route is around $296. 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 Tampa to Newark?

The average bus travel time from Tampa to Newark is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1611 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 35m and is operated by La Cubana Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Tampa to Newark route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus , La Cubana Xpress , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Newark at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Tampa to Newark generates an estimated 40 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 Tampa to Newark?

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 5696 reviews.

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

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 Tampa to Newark?

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 Tampa to Newark?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is La Cubana Xpress , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Tampa to Newark from $190 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Newark on January 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	6:35am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d	10:58am	Penn Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d	10:58am	Penn Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 4h	1:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Newark on January 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	6:35am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d	10:58am	Penn Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d	10:58am	Penn Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 4h	1:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Newark on January 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	4:20am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 1h	10:25am	Penn Station	Fastest
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 1h	10:25am	Penn Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	3:35pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Newark on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	5:35pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 1h	10:25am	Penn Station	Fastest
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 1h	10:25am	Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	6:35am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Newark on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	1:35pm	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 1h	10:25am	Penn Station	Fastest
	9:25am	Union Station	1d 1h	10:25am	Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	4:20am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:59 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

1611 kmDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$161 - $588	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$189 - $3,015	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Newark?

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 Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,966 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

La Cubana Xpress

3.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Newark, NJ 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 Tampa to Newark?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Newark start from $161. The average price for this route is around $296. 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 Tampa to Newark?
The average bus travel time from Tampa to Newark is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 1611 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 35m and is operated by La Cubana Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Newark route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, La Cubana Xpress, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tampa to Newark?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Newark at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Newark?
A bus trip from Tampa to Newark generates an estimated 40 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 Tampa to Newark?
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 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Newark?
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 Tampa to Newark?
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 Tampa to Newark?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is La Cubana Xpress, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

01-06

$333

01-07

$404

Today

$298

01-09

$320

01-10

$236

01-11

$272

01-12

$205

01-13

No data

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $205

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

You can expect to pay from $205 to $1,607 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $205 which is on 2026-01-12.

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.