Bus Tampa to Los Angeles: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Los Angeles

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

today

tomorrow

$137

Monday

Tuesday

$139

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$225

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	60h 10m	6:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 10m
Greyhound US	60h 20m	6:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 20m
Greyhound US	62h 20m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 20m
FlixBus	62h 20m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:40 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 20m
FlixBus	67h 45m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 PM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	60h 10m	6:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:20 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 10m
Greyhound US	60h 20m	6:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 20m
Greyhound US	62h 20m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:30 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:10:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 20m
FlixBus	62h 20m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:40 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 20m
FlixBus	66h 50m	6:20 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	10:10 PM	Los Angeles	Union Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	64h 0m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	12:10 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:10:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 0m
Greyhound US	61h 40m	6:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$250	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $250 per person are available. Travel duration is 61h 40m
FlixBus	65h 35m	4:55 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:30 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$261	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:55:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 35m
FlixBus	65h 5m	5:25 PM	Tampa	USF	7:30 AM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$261	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:25:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 5m
FlixBus	69h 15m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	4:50 PM	Los Angeles	North Hollywood	Economy	$272	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:35:00 PM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $272 per person are available. Travel duration is 69h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Tampa to Los Angeles via Phoenix, AZ, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  60h 40m
  
  0
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Tampa
  Marion Street
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $141
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 0m
- Greyhound US
  
  8h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 AM to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $44

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Los Angeles

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Tampa to Los Angeles. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Tampa and Los Angeles.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Tampa to Los Angeles, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Los Angeles, with 9 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $137, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Los Angeles

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from Tampa to Los Angeles in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles starting from $137!

Cheapest Bus	$137
Fastest Bus	57h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	2,149.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Los Angeles

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Los Angeles: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$137

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$139

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$225

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$152

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$150

Friday 08/07

$142

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$156

Monday 08/10

$234

Tuesday 08/11

$162

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Los Angeles

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

With a price starting from $137, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Los Angeles. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $142.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Los Angeles, with $137. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $163.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Los Angeles

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

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

Downtown Bus Station

N Main St 512

Las Casas

Main Street 94

Tufesa

Maple Ave 611

Union Station

Ramirez Street 401-479

Amtrak

Alameda Street 738-788

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tampa to Los Angeles

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

FAQs about the Tampa to Los Angeles bus

How much does a Tampa Los Angeles bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $137 and takes 57h 10m to reach Los Angeles. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $137 and $272. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Los Angeles.

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

Every day, the Tampa to Los Angeles bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tampa to Los Angeles take?

The fastest bus from Tampa to Los Angeles is offered by Greyhound US and takes 57h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $137. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus arriving in Los Angeles from Tampa starts at 6:10 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 Los Angeles?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles route?

When traveling by bus from Tampa to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Tampa and to Los Angeles

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