Bus Columbus, OH to Tampa - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Tampa from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$144

tomorrow

$142

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$148

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	12:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	31h 55m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 55m
Greyhound US	31h 55m	10:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:05:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 55m
FlixBus	46h 55m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 55m
FlixBus	25h 45m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	11:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$172	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 30m	5:30 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:00 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 0m	5:30 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	12:30 PM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
FlixBus	26h 45m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	12:30 PM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m
Greyhound US	29h 10m	12:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
FlixBus	27h 15m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	1:00 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 10m	12:50 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 10m
Greyhound US	31h 55m	2:30 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 55m
FlixBus	46h 55m	11:30 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 55m
Greyhound US	30h 10m	11:50 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
FlixBus	26h 45m	9:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	12:30 PM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$178	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:45:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $178 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Tampa via Atlanta, GA, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  31h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  10:45 PM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 AM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
- Busbud
  
  11h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Tampa
  USF
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa is $142 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Tampa

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Tampa are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Tampa. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Tampa.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 9 buses from Columbus, OH to Tampa, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Tampa, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Tampa starting from $142!

Cheapest Bus	$142
Fastest Bus	25h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	830.8 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Tampa

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Tampa: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$144

Saturday 12/06

$142

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$148

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$152

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Tampa

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Tampa, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $142, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $148.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Tampa, with $142. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $145.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Tampa

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbus, OH to Tampa in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Columbus, OH to Tampa are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Tampa

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Columbus, OH and Tampa.

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Marion Street

N Marion St 1211

USF

USF Holly Drive 3755

Greyhound Bus Station

East Polk Street 602

Western Union

Tampa Gateway Blvd, I 4 Exit 10 11706

Port of Tampa Cruise Terminals

Channelside Dr. 1101

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Columbus, OH to Tampa? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbus, OH to Tampa? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Tampa bus

How much does a Columbus, OH Tampa bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $142 and takes 31h 30m to reach Tampa. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbus, OH to Tampa?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $142 and $178. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tampa.

On average, how many connections are available from Columbus, OH to Tampa each day?

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Tampa bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Columbus, OH to Tampa take?

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa is offered by FlixBus and takes 25h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $172. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa?

The earliest bus arriving in Tampa from Columbus, OH starts at 12:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Tampa starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Columbus, OH Tampa route?

When traveling by bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Tampa?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Tampa by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Columbus, OH to Tampa bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Columbus, OH Tampa bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbus, OH Tampa bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbus, OH to Tampa on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbus, OH to Tampa

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Tampa

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Tampa. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!