Bus Tampa to Athens, GA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Athens, GA

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

today

$61

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

$72

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Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 25m	4:35 PM	Tampa	USF	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 10/18/2026 4:35:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 45m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/18/2026 11:10:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	12h 30m	9:30 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/18/2026 9:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	23h 25m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:00 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/18/2026 10:35:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/19/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 30m	9:30 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/21/2026 9:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	15h 40m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:00 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/21/2026 6:20:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/21/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Greyhound US	18h 45m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/21/2026 11:10:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	17h 25m	4:35 PM	Tampa	USF	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 10/21/2026 4:35:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/22/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Athens, GA via Atlanta, GA, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $52
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 10/19/2026 9:30:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
- Greyhound US
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Athens, GA
  Athens Transit Multimodal Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 10/20/2026 8:15:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 10/20/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tampa to Athens, GA is $61 on 10/18/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Athens, GA

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Tampa to Athens, GA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Tampa and Athens, GA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 6 buses from Tampa to Athens, GA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Athens, GA, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Athens, GA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Tampa to Athens, GA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Athens, GA starting from $61!

Cheapest Bus	$61
Fastest Bus	12h 30m
Earliest Bus	11:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	418.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Athens, GA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Athens, GA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

$61

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

$72

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

Saturday 10/24

Sunday 10/25

$71

Monday 10/26

Tuesday 10/27

Wednesday 10/28

$64

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

Saturday 10/31

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$65

Tuesday 11/03

$69

Wednesday 11/04

$70

Thursday 11/05

$65

Friday 11/06

$64

Saturday 11/07

$64

Sunday 11/08

$70

Monday 11/09

$75

Tuesday 11/10

$71

Wednesday 11/11

Thursday 11/12

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Athens, GA

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

With a price starting from $61, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Athens, GA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $64.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Athens, GA, with $61. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Athens, GA

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 Tampa to Athens, GA 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 Tampa to Athens, GA, 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 Tampa to Athens, GA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Athens, GA

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

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

Desoto Park

Athens Transit Multimodal Center

E Broad St 775

Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop

Greyhound Bus Station

Atlanta Hwy 4020

West Broad St 1000

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tampa to Athens, GA

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

FAQs about the Tampa to Athens, GA bus

How much does a Tampa Athens, GA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $61 and takes 17h 25m to reach Athens, GA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tampa to Athens, GA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $61 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Athens, GA.

On average, how many connections are available from Tampa to Athens, GA each day?

Every day, the Tampa to Athens, GA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tampa to Athens, GA take?

The fastest bus from Tampa to Athens, GA is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $63. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Athens, GA?

The earliest bus arriving in Athens, GA from Tampa starts at 11:10 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 Tampa to Athens, GA?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Athens, GA starts at 10:35 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 Tampa Athens, GA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Athens, GA?

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

What can I take with me on the Tampa to Athens, GA 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 Tampa Athens, GA 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 Tampa Athens, GA 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 Tampa to Athens, GA on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tampa to Athens, GA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tampa and to Athens, GA

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