Bus Tampa to Columbus, OH: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$212

tomorrow

Sunday

$236

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Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 40m	8:00 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$212	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	33h 45m	5:55 PM	Tampa	USF	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$212	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:55:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m
FlixBus	39h 5m	9:50 PM	Tampa	USF	12:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:50:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 40m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$227	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Columbus, OH via Atlanta, GA, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  37h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Tampa
  USF
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Civic Center MARTA Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:55:00 PM to Civic Center MARTA Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  15h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $107
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 40m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$236	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/21/2025 11:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
FlixBus	31h 40m	8:00 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$237	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:00:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	33h 45m	5:55 PM	Tampa	USF	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$237	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:55:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m
FlixBus	27h 25m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	12:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$242	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:30:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Columbus, OH via Atlanta, GA, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  37h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Tampa
  USF
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Civic Center MARTA Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:55:00 PM to Civic Center MARTA Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  15h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Atlanta, GA
  Garnett Transit Station
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $107
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 15m
Travel time is 10h 25m longer, but you will save $69

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH is $179 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Columbus, OH

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Tampa and Columbus, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Columbus, OH, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Columbus, OH starting from $179!

Cheapest Bus	$179
Fastest Bus	27h 25m
Earliest Bus	11:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	830.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 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

$203

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$236

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

$229

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Columbus, OH

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

With a price starting from $203, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $236.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Columbus, OH, with $212. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $227.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Columbus, OH

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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH, 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 Columbus, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Columbus, OH

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Tampa to Columbus, OH bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $179 and takes 31h 40m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $179 and $258. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

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

Every day, the Tampa to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH is offered by FlixBus and takes 27h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $242. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH, 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 Columbus, OH?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tampa to Columbus, OH?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tampa and to Columbus, OH

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