How far is Tampa from Birmingham?

Tampa and Birmingham are 463 miles (747 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tampa to Birmingham leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gas Street Basin, Cadbury World, National Motorcycle Museum, Villa Park Stadium and Spa.

Bus Tampa to Birmingham from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Birmingham on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	20h 35m	6:10pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		9:50pm	University of South Florida	21h 20m	6:10pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Birmingham on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	16h 20m	9:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	13h 5m	6:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	2d 3h	12:45pm	Birmingham Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	15h 50m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	14h 40m	7:05am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 15 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

15h 50mAverage Duration

462 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $193	Average Duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$216 - $308	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,596 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Birmingham?

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 Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Birmingham, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$121

11/19

$73

Today

$119

11/21

$124

11/22

No data

11/23

$88

11/24

$109

11/25

$99

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $1,596 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-11-23.

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.