How much does a bus ticket from Tampa to New Orleans cost?

The bus ticket price from Tampa to New Orleans starts at US$64. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Tampa to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Tampa to New Orleans?

The average travel time between Tampa and New Orleans is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 17h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 775 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Tampa and New Orleans?

The number of buses from Tampa to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Tampa to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Tampa to New Orleans?

When taking the bus from Tampa to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to New Orleans?

Buses travelling between Tampa and New Orleans leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Tampa USF, FL and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Bus Tampa to New Orleans from US$78 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Tampa to New Orleans on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 1h	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	2d 11h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	19h 20m	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to New Orleans on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	19h 20m	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	2d 11h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to New Orleans on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 1h	22:40	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	19h 20m	05:30	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
	10:25	Union Station	2d 11h	21:12	Union Passenger Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d	16:55	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	15:55	New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:24 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampa to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average duration

774 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$64 - US$215	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$231 - US$1 731	Average duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Bus Tampa to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$99

Average bus trip duration1d

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure06:10

Distance774 km

Latest bus departure22:35

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 563 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Tampa to New Orleans Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and New Orleans?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - New Orleans

How much does a bus ticket from Tampa to New Orleans cost?
The bus ticket price from Tampa to New Orleans starts at US$64. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Tampa to New Orleans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Tampa to New Orleans?
The average travel time between Tampa and New Orleans is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 17h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 775 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Tampa and New Orleans?
The number of buses from Tampa to New Orleans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Tampa to New Orleans by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Tampa to New Orleans?
When taking the bus from Tampa to New Orleans, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to New Orleans?
Buses travelling between Tampa and New Orleans leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Tampa USF, FL and arrive at Union Passenger Terminal.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

US$203

02/11

US$138

Today

US$116

04/11

US$119

05/11

US$118

06/11

US$79

07/11

No data

08/11

US$87

The cheapest trip from Tampa to New Orleans was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$79

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

You can expect to pay from US$79 to US$1 645 for a bus ticket from Tampa to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$79, which is on 2025-11-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Tampa to New Orleans but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Tampa to New Orleans, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to New Orleans will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Tampa to New Orleans.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to New Orleans?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d	Avg priceUS$99	Daily departures8
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2d 23h	Avg priceUS$358	Daily departures1

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