Bus Tampa to Charlotte: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Charlotte

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

today

$103

tomorrow

$96

Sunday

$100

Monday

$97

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$103

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	15h 0m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	12:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:30:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	15h 40m	5:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 5:25:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	18h 10m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	4:45 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:35:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
Greyhound US	17h 50m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Charlotte via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  17h 15m
  
  0
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- Busbud
  
  13h 35m
  
  0
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Charlotte
  Freedom Drive 3301
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $81
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 35m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 0m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:35:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
FlixBus	25h 45m	9:50 PM	Tampa	USF	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 45m
FlixBus	15h 40m	5:25 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	9:05 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 5:25:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Greyhound US	17h 50m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Charlotte via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  15h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 9:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $63
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 15m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:20:00 AM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
FlixBus	25h 0m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/7/2025 10:35:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
FlixBus	17h 30m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	11:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/7/2025 6:20:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 50m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/7/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Charlotte via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 10m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	4:45 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
FlixBus	25h 0m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	11:35 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM to Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
FlixBus	18h 55m	9:50 PM	Tampa	USF	4:45 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Greyhound US	17h 50m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Charlotte via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 10m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	4:45 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:35:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
FlixBus	18h 55m	9:50 PM	Tampa	USF	4:45 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	17h 30m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	11:50 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:20:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 50m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:10:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Charlotte via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  18h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  12:30 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $56
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/9/2025 4:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tampa to Charlotte is $93 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Charlotte

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Tampa to Charlotte. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Tampa and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from Tampa to Charlotte, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Charlotte, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Charlotte

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from Tampa to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Charlotte starting from $93!

Cheapest Bus	$93
Fastest Bus	15h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	508.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Charlotte

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Charlotte: 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

$103

Saturday 12/06

$96

Sunday 12/07

$100

Monday 12/08

$97

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$103

Friday 12/12

$103

Saturday 12/13

$108

Sunday 12/14

$96

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$111

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$130

Wednesday 12/24

$130

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Charlotte

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

With a price starting from $96, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Charlotte. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $103.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Charlotte, with $96. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Charlotte

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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Charlotte

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

Marion Street

N Marion St 1211

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

Desoto Park

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Church St

S Church St 330

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tampa to Charlotte

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

FAQs about the Tampa to Charlotte bus

How much does a Tampa Charlotte bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $93 and takes 25h 0m to reach Charlotte. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tampa to Charlotte?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $93 and $111. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Charlotte.

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

Every day, the Tampa to Charlotte bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tampa to Charlotte take?

The fastest bus from Tampa to Charlotte is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $103. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Charlotte?

The earliest bus arriving in Charlotte from Tampa starts at 6:20 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 Charlotte?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Charlotte 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 Charlotte route?

When traveling by bus from Tampa to Charlotte, 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 Charlotte?

You can check all the direct connections between Tampa and Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tampa to Charlotte

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tampa and to Charlotte

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