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The Dalí Museum
Major museum dedicated to Salvador Dalí, across the bay in the Tampa Bay area and widely regarded as a regional cultural highlight.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 18 buses that leave Orlando International Airport for Tampa, FL on Tue, May 26, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 17m versus 1h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:41PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:41PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Buena Ventura Lakes, Kissimmee | 5h05 | 10:25 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 10:25 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Buena Ventura Lakes, Kissimmee | 6h20 | 6:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h15 | 6:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h35 | 6:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h15 | 6:50 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 6:50 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h05 | 9:15 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h30 | 9:40 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h00 | 9:40 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h25 | 1:15 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h55 | 12:45 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h45 | 3:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h15 | 2:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK | 12:41 PM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 2h49 | 3:30 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 2:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h10 | 3:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h05 | 4:55 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 17:41. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 5:41 PM |
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Discover the best of Tampa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tampa trip today.
Major museum dedicated to Salvador Dalí, across the bay in the Tampa Bay area and widely regarded as a regional cultural highlight.
Contemporary and classical art museum on the Riverwalk, known for rotating exhibitions and a striking modern building.
Museum inside the former Tampa Bay Hotel, showcasing Gilded Age architecture, furnishings, and local history.
The city's signature waterfront promenade linking museums, parks, hotels, and photo spots along downtown's river edge.
Tampa's best-known historic neighborhood, famous for brick streets, cigar heritage, nightlife, and distinctive architecture.
Long waterfront boulevard with popular walking and running paths, skyline views, and social-media-friendly sunrise scenes.
Tampa’s signature sandwich, traditionally layered with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, then pressed hot. The salami reflects the city’s Italian and Cuban Ybor
A Tampa classic from Ybor City made with seasoned blue crab meat mixed with breadcrumbs and spices, shaped into a shell-like croquette and fried. It reflects the city’s cigar-worker lunch traditions.
A beloved old Tampa dish of garbanzo beans, potatoes, chorizo, ham, and Cuban bread on the side. It became famous through local Spanish and Cuban restaurants and remains a comfort-food staple.
Legendary fine-dining destination known for dry-aged steaks, an enormous wine list, and a famous dessert room. One of Tampa’s most established special-occasion restaurants.
Historic Ybor City institution founded in 1905, famous for Spanish-Cuban cuisine, the 1905 Salad, and classic Tampa dishes in a grand old-world setting.
Long-running Ybor bakery celebrated for authentic Cuban bread, pastries, sandwiches, and strong Cuban coffee. A classic stop for traditional Tampa flavors.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels, nightlife, and waterfront areas cost more.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-20% in bars. Tip taxi and rideshare drivers 10-15%. USD 1-2 per bag for bellhops and USD 2-5 per night for housekeeping.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tampa, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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