What is the travel distance from Washington to Tampa?

Washington and Tampa are 1318 km (818 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa.

Bus Washington to Tampa from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Tampa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Union Station	1d	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 19h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 10h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Tampa on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	#3355 Benning Rd NE	17h	3:00pm	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40am	Union Station	1d 2h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:45pm	Union Station	1d	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15am	Union Station	1d 2h	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	1d 7h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 22 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 39mAverage Duration

1317 kmDistance

120kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$141 - $569	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$144 - $592	Average Duration22h 39m	CO₂ emissions 120kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Tampa?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Tampa by bus

What is the travel distance from Washington to Tampa?
Washington and Tampa are 1318 km (818 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Tampa?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$298

11-23

$268

Today

$384

11-25

$217

11-26

$217

11-27

$180

11-28

$217

11-29

$317

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $180

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

You can expect to pay from $180 to $550 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $180 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus, Wanda Coach 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.