Bus Tampa to Bay City, TX: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX

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

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Tuesday

$218

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$118

Saturday

$118

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	52h 15m	5:25 PM	Tampa	USF	8:40 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop		Economy	$218	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 15m
	FlixBus	52h 45m	4:55 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	8:40 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop		Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Bay City, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  39h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  12:55 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  8:40 PM
  
  Bay City, TX
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Travel Time is 11h 45m shorter, and you will save $69

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 15m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:25 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 15m
FlixBus	43h 50m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:25 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$243	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
FlixBus	44h 0m	10:25 PM	Tampa	USF	5:25 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$243	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 15m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:25 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 15m
FlixBus	43h 50m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:25 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$256	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
FlixBus	44h 0m	10:25 PM	Tampa	USF	5:25 PM	Bay City, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$256	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:25:00 PM to Bus Stop, Bay City, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $256 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Bay City, TX

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Tampa to Bay City, TX. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Tampa and Bay City, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 buses from Tampa to Bay City, TX, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Bay City, TX, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $114, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Bay City, TX starting from $114!

Cheapest Bus	$114
Fastest Bus	30h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:55 PM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	823.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Bay City, TX

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Bay City, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$114

Tuesday 07/28

$218

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$118

Saturday 08/01

$114

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$114

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$114

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$233

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Bay City, TX

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

With a price starting from $114, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $218.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Bay City, TX, with $117. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $243.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Bay City, TX

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 Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX, 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 Bay City, TX are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Bay City, TX

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

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

Bus Stop

7th St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX

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

FAQs about the Tampa to Bay City, TX bus

How much does a Tampa Bay City, TX bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $114 and takes 30h 15m to reach Bay City, TX. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tampa to Bay City, TX?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $114 and $256. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bay City, TX.

On average, how many connections are available from Tampa to Bay City, TX each day?

Every day, the Tampa to Bay City, TX bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tampa to Bay City, TX take?

The fastest bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX is offered by Greyhound US and takes 30h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $118. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX?

The earliest bus arriving in Bay City, TX from Tampa starts at 4:55 PM. 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 Bay City, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Tampa to Bay City, TX, 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 Bay City, TX?

You can check all the direct connections between Tampa and Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX 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 Bay City, TX on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tampa to Bay City, TX

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tampa and to Bay City, TX

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