How far is Tampa from Charlotte?

Tampa and Charlotte are 512 miles (825 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tampa to Charlotte leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Tampa to Charlotte from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 1h	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	Cheapest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 40m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 1h	11:35pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	Cheapest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 40m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	18h 10m	4:45pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 40m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 40m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	16h 50m	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	18h 10m	4:45pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 40m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 16h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	15h 40m	9:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlotte on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	18h 10m	4:45pm	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	15h	12:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
10:25am	Union Station	1d 16h	2:30am	Amtrak Station	No tags
6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 30m	11:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	17h 50m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 17 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

17h 30mAverage Duration

511 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $231	Average Duration17h 30m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$92 - $273	Average Duration20h 21m	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,369 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.

FlixBus Tampa Charlotte recent customer reviews

Didn’t get ticket

Juwan Y.

February 21, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

Greyhound Tampa Charlotte recent customer reviews

Delay, Delay, Delay…

Christopher B.

November 18, 2023

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Charlotte?

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 Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tampa to Charlotte, NC 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

11/16

$142

11/17

$142

Today

$142

11/19

$145

11/20

$140

11/21

$118

11/22

$126

11/23

$124

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $3,103 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-11-21.