How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Los Angeles start at R 3 056. The average price for this route is around R 6 552. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Tampa to Los Angeles is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 3459 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 13h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Tampa to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Los Angeles at 06:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.

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

A bus trip from Tampa to Los Angeles produces an estimated 86 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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 5733 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Tampa to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles from R 2 939 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Tampa to Los Angeles on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	2d 15h	00:05	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	Tampa Bus Station	2d 11h	14:50	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	09:25	Union Station	4d 1h	07:57	Union Station	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	22:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:20	Tampa Bus Station	2d 17h	05:10	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampa to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 056, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

2d 17hAverage duration

3459 kmDistance

86kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 056 - R 13 822	Average duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 155 - R 48 351	Average duration3d 18h	CO₂ emissions 315kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
Visit page
E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 160 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Los Angeles start at R 3 056. The average price for this route is around R 6 552. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Tampa to Los Angeles is 2d 17h, covering a distance of 3459 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2d 13h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampa to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Los Angeles at 06:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Tampa to Los Angeles produces an estimated 86 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Tampa to Los Angeles?
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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Tampa to Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 4 019

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 019 to R 40 508 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 4 019, which is on 2026-01-28.