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The cheapest and fastest buses from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL
Showing times and prices for Feb 25
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
125 km
Cheap tickets
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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Fast buses
Of the 14 buses that leave Orlando International Airport for Tampa, FL on Wed, Feb 25, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct buses cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Feb 25 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.
FlixBus08:45PM1h40
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)10:25PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:35AM2h15
Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL06:50AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus03:45AM2h15
Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL06:00AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus05:10AM1h40
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)06:50AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:25AM1h35
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)06:00AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus04:25AM1h35
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)06:00AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:45PM1h40
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)10:25PMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus05:10AM1h40
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)06:50AMTampa, Marion Transit Center
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:50AM1h40
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)09:30AMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus10:50AM1h40
Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station)12:30PMTampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL
$211One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL
Omio 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL buses for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 11:21 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h50 | 3:00 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h20 | 2:30 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 2:30 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h10 | 3:00 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:50 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:50 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 5:30 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 98 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK | 4:57 PM Kissimmee Station, Kissimmee, FL | 3h33 | 8:30 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h15 | 7:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h45 | 8:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 97 Silver Meteor · 6097 AMTRAK | 5:41 PM Winter Park Station, Winter Park, FL | 2h49 | 8:30 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 7:35 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h10 | 8:05 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 | 7:00 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h55 | 9:55 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Buena Ventura Lakes, Kissimmee | 5h05 | 3:25 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 1 transfer | ||
| Wednesday, February 25 | ||||||
| FlixBus | 1:45 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 3:25 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:45 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h15 | 11:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h35 | 11:00 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:35 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 2h15 | 11:50 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1h40 | 11:50 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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FlixBus as well as Greyhound offer buses services from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL
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Buses from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 17:41. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 17:41 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FLYou can travel by bus between Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Greyhound
About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
$29 (€23)
Greyhound frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL
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.
Cheap bus tickets from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL is $18 (€15) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL is 1h 35m to travel the 77 miles (125 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL leaves at 1:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL leaves at 5:41 PM.
Yes, there are 14 direct buses a day from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL with FlixBus, Greyhound. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL, you can count on FlixBus, Greyhound for the best way to get you to Tampa, FL. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Orlando International Airport and Tampa, FL and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Tampa, FL from Orlando International Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Orlando International Airport and Tampa, FL including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL:
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL for bus company FlixBus, Greyhound.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Tampa, FL are:
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a renowned theme park offering thrilling rides and animal encounters
- The Florida Aquarium, a popular attraction featuring marine life exhibits and interactive experiences
- Tampa Riverwalk, a scenic waterfront path with parks, museums, and dining options
- Ybor City, a historic district known for its vibrant nightlife and Cuban culture
- Tampa Museum of Art, showcasing contemporary and classical art in a modern architectural setting.
The best things to do in Tampa, FL include:
- Visit the historic Henry B. Plant Museum, housed in a former luxury hotel with exhibits on the Gilded Age
- Explore the vibrant Hyde Park Village, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment
- Attend a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium for an exciting sports experience
- Take a boat tour of Tampa Bay for stunning views and wildlife sightings
- Enjoy a day at the beautiful Clearwater Beach, just a short drive from Tampa.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL depends on the bus companies:
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus, Greyhound.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL:
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL:
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL with the following bus company: FlixBus, Greyhound
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL with the following bus company: FlixBus, Greyhound.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Orlando International Airport to Tampa, FL with the following bus company: FlixBus, Greyhound.
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