What is the travel distance from Tampa to New Orleans?

About 481 miles (775 km) separate Tampa and New Orleans.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Tampa to New Orleans start their journey at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at Union Passenger Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Once in New Orleans, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The National WWII Museum, City Park, The French Quarter, Canal Street and St. Louis Cathedral.

Bus Tampa to New Orleans from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampa to New Orleans on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d	4:55pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 1h	10:40pm	New Orleans Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to New Orleans

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 1 day, 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d Average Duration

480 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $245	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$231 - $1,673	Average Duration2d 6h	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and New Orleans?

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 New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,450 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 New Orleans by bus

What is the travel distance from Tampa to New Orleans?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to New Orleans?
What are the best sights and things to do in New Orleans?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$142

11/25

$179

Today

$175

11/27

$132

11/28

$145

11/29

$152

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to New Orleans was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $132

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 $132 to $1,492 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 $132 which is on 2025-11-27.