How far is Tampa from Los Angeles?

Tampa and Los Angeles are 2148 miles (3464 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Tampa to Los Angeles leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at UCLA. These are the primary 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 Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, Griffith Park, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, La Brea Tar Pits and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Bus Tampa to Los Angeles from $188 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Los Angeles on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 15h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	2d 14h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	4d	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Los Angeles on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 15h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 11h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	5:10am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Los Angeles on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 15h	12:05am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 11h	2:50pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	4d	7:57am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	5:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
	11:10am	Tampa Bus Station	2d 14h	10:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

2d 17hAverage Duration

2144 milesDistance

86kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$180 - $803	Average Duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$287 - $3,822	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
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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

3.5/587,400 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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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

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

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What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/25

$262

11/26

$222

Today

$283

11/28

$277

11/29

$188

11/30

No data

12/01

$255

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $188

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 $188 to $2,928 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 $188 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.