How far is Tampa from Washington by coach?

The journey from Washington to Tampa by coach covers an approximate distance of 818 miles (1318 km).

Is there a way to reach Tampa from Washington without flying?

To travel from Washington to Tampa without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Washington to Tampa from £85 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Tampa on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:45	Union Station	1d	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:45	Union Station	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:45	Union Station	1d 10h	09:30	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Tampa on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:45	Union Station	1d	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:40	Union Station	1d 2h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:45	Union Station	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:15	Union Station	1d 2h	11:30	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Tampa on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 8h	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:45	Union Station	1d	22:25	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:40	Union Station	1d 2h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:45	Union Station	1d 7h	06:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:15	Union Station	1d 3h	13:00	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22h 39mAverage duration

817 milesDistance

120kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£78 - £306	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £319	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

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Tampa from Washington by coach?
The journey from Washington to Tampa by coach covers an approximate distance of 818 miles (1318 km).
Is there a way to reach Tampa from Washington without flying?
To travel from Washington to Tampa without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching 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

£207

25/11

£117

Today

£232

27/11

£146

28/11

£162

29/11

£171

30/11

£175

01/12

£117

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Tampa was searched and found on 25 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 Washington, DC, US to Tampa as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £117 to £404 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 £117, which is on 2025-12-01.