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Blanton Museum of Art
Major university art museum with strong European, Latin American, and contemporary collections, plus Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin chapel-like installation.
Cheapest price
$194
Average price
$260
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 6 h 36 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1506 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX will cost around $260 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $194.
It's difficult to get from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $118. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, and a train costs an average of $440.
Distance: 935 miles (1506 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$209 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $808 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 7m Average total duration 24h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 78h 37m Average total duration 78h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX:
A bus is $110 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX costing on average $320 (€263).
A bus is $599 (€494) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX costing on average $808 (€666).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 37m.
Train takes on average 78h 7m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 35h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 34h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 36h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 46h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 43h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $147 |
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Austin, TX buses for today, Wednesday, July 1. 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+ · | 4:55 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 35h20 | 3:15 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 4:55 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 40h05 | 8:00 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 5:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 40h00 | 8:25 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 5:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 39h35 | 8:00 AM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 5:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 34h50 | 3:15 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 36h15 | 9:40 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 36h30 | 9:55 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:25 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 45h25 | 6:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · + FlixBus | 10:35 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 36h20 | 9:55 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:35 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 43h25 | 5:00 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:35 PM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 46h15 | 7:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4 transfers | |
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· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 28h45 | 9:55 AM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 28h30 | 9:40 AM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 37h40 | 6:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 6:20 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 35h40 | 5:00 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 11:10 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 30h55 | 5:05 PM Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 11:10 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 31h10 | 5:20 PM Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:10 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 33h40 | 7:50 PM Austin, South Congress Transit Center, TX | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Tampa, FL to Austin, TX run on average 14 times per day, taking around 24h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $118 (€98) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 935 miles (1506 km) distance in 28h 55m.
Distance 935 miles (1506 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€98) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 28h 55m |
First bus 6:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Most Tampa, FL to Austin, TX buses use the Tampa, Marion Transit Center to Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza) station pair, with some services arriving at Austin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd. Use this guide to compare Tampa, FL and Austin, TX bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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