How far is Tampa from New York City by coach?

The distance between New York City and Tampa by coach is approximately 1003 miles (1618 km).

Is there a way to reach Tampa from New York City without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus New York City to Tampa from £86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Tampa on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:45	Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)	2d 7h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Chinatown	1d 5h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	16:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 6h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Tampa on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:30	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 5h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Tampa on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:00	95 Canal St	21h	15:00	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	16:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Tampa on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:00	95 Canal St	21h	15:00	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	16:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Tampa on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:00	95 Canal St	21h	15:00	Columbus Plaza - Family Dollar	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:00	New York Port Authority	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 11h	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:05	New York Port Authority	1d 11h	12:30	University of South Florida	No tags
	Bus	21:15	Chinatown	1d 8h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 1 day, 3 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just £113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 3hAverage duration

1004 milesDistance

147kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£87 - £435	Average duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£113 - £1,034	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Tampa?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Based on 649 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at £126

Wanda Coach New York City Tampa recent customer reviews

Seats smell very bad. Like pee. Bathroom terrible.

Carlos G.

14 November 2024

Everything was professional

Hovhannes V.

20 August 2023

No complaints 👍

Jose B.

5 January 2023

La Cubana Xpress

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £68

Greyhound New York City Tampa recent customer reviews

The drivers vould speak slower so as to help travelers who are from other culture. The accent can be a communication barrier.

Winsome H.

4 January 2017

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Tampa

How far is Tampa from New York City by coach?
The distance between New York City and Tampa by coach is approximately 1003 miles (1618 km).
Is there a way to reach Tampa from New York City without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£117

25/11

£262

Today

£255

27/11

£166

28/11

£117

29/11

£117

30/11

£117

01/12

£117

The cheapest trip from New York City to Tampa was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £117

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

You can expect to pay from £117 to £335 for a bus ticket from New York City to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £117, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus 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.