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Tampa Museum of Art
Modern and classical art museum on the Riverwalk, known for its contemporary exhibitions and prominent downtown setting.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
965 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wilson, NC 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 Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 2 buses that leave Wilson, NC for Tampa, FL on Tue, Jun 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 965 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 15 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $123. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 599 miles (965 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $216 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 40m Average total duration 28h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 27m Average total duration 17h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL costing on average $216 (€177).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 57m.
Bus takes on average 28h 10m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
The table below shows live departures for Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:10 PM Wilson, NC | 27h15 | 2:25 AM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:10 AM Wilson, NC | 27h15 | 3:25 AM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 28h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $123 (€101) but you can travel from only $87 (€71) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 599 miles (965 km) distance in 27h 15m.
Distance 599 miles (965 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€101) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 27h 15m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Wilson, NC to Tampa, FL buses use the Wilson, Nash St NE (Greyhound Bus Station) to Tampa, Marion Transit Center station pair, with some services arriving at Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant). Use this guide to compare Wilson, NC and Tampa, FL bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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