Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 19
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
University of South Florida
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Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 20
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Charlotte Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
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Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 21
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
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Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 23
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
University of South Florida
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Next departures for Charlotte to Tampa on November 24
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
Tampa Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
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Charlotte Bus Station
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Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Tampa
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)
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
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Tampa by bus
How far is Charlotte from Tampa?
The distance separating Charlotte and Tampa is 512 miles (825 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Tampa?
Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Tampa leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$151
11/18
$104
Today
$166
11/20
$141
11/21
$135
11/22
$94
11/23
$124
11/24
$129
The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $94
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to Tampa, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $94 to $190 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-11-22.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Tampa?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination