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

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Friday

$154

Saturday

$166

Sunday

$155

Monday

Tuesday

$162

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 30m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
FlixBus	25h 45m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:45:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
FlixBus	22h 15m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$157	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/19/2025 7:45:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
FlixBus	19h 25m	3:00 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/19/2025 3:00:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $51? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  27h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Busbud
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:35:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 8h 25m longer, but you will save $51

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 30m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
FlixBus	25h 45m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
FlixBus	22h 15m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/20/2025 7:45:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	19h 25m	3:00 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$214	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/20/2025 3:00:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $63? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  27h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Busbud
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:35:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 8h 25m longer, but you will save $63

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 30m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:30:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:30:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
FlixBus	25h 0m	9:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:25:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
FlixBus	19h 25m	3:00 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/21/2025 3:00:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
FlixBus	22h 15m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$196	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:45:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  27h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Busbud
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:35:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 8h 25m longer, but you will save $52

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 40m	3:45 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	10:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:45:00 PM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 30m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$165	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:30:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 0m	9:30 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:30:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
FlixBus	22h 15m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	6:00 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:45:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 15m
FlixBus	25h 45m	7:45 AM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	9:30 AM	Tampa	USF	Economy	$198	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:45:00 AM to USF, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $59? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  27h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $90
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 12/18/2025 3:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- Busbud
  
  2h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:35:00 AM to Marion Street, Tampa (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Travel time is 7h 20m longer, but you will save $59

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Raleigh, NC to Tampa is $105 on 1/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and Tampa

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to Tampa. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and Tampa.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from Raleigh, NC to Tampa, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and Tampa, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to Tampa

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to Tampa in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Tampa starting from $105!

Cheapest Bus	$105
Fastest Bus	19h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	3:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	585.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to Tampa

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC for Tampa: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$165

Saturday 12/20

$166

Sunday 12/21

$176

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$162

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$147

Sunday 12/28

$115

Monday 12/29

$130

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$105

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to Tampa

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

With a price starting from $105, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Tampa. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $162.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to Tampa, with $105. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $168.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Tampa are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and Tampa

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

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

White Oak Shopping Center P&R

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 Raleigh, NC to Tampa

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

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to Tampa bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC Tampa bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $105 and takes 20h 30m to reach Tampa. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Raleigh, NC to Tampa?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $105 and $246. 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 Raleigh, NC to Tampa each day?

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to Tampa bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Raleigh, NC to Tampa take?

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to Tampa is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $168. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Raleigh, NC to Tampa?

The earliest bus arriving in Tampa from Raleigh, NC starts at 3:00 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 Raleigh, NC to Tampa?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for Tampa starts at 3:45 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 Raleigh, NC Tampa route?

When traveling by bus from Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC and Tampa?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC to Tampa on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Raleigh, NC to Tampa?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Raleigh, NC and Tampa. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Raleigh, NC to Tampa?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Raleigh, NC to Tampa

Economy

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

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Tampa

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