How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Wilmington start from $242. The average price for this route is around $326. 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 Wilmington?

The average bus travel time from Tampa to Wilmington is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1431 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Tampa to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound .

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

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

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

A bus trip from Tampa to Wilmington generates an estimated 36 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 Wilmington?

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 5654 reviews.

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

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 Wilmington?

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 Wilmington?

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 Tampa to Wilmington from $303 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Wilmington on January 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	2:30am	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	22h 58m	9:23am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	3:20am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 7h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Wilmington on January 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	3:20am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	22h 58m	9:23am	Wilmington Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 7h	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 7h	4:45pm	Newark (DE)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 7h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:51 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Wilmington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $317, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1456 kmDistance

132kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$242 - $552	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$317 - $883	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 132kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Wilmington?

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 Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,838 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,693 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,469 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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Wilmington start from $242. The average price for this route is around $326. 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 Wilmington?
The average bus travel time from Tampa to Wilmington is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1431 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tampa to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Wilmington at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Wilmington?
A bus trip from Tampa to Wilmington generates an estimated 36 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 Wilmington?
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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
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.

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Jan 4, 2026 with a price of $303

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

You can expect to pay from $303 to $586 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Wilmington, DE based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $303 which is on 2026-01-04.

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.