Buses to Tampa
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Tampa, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa to Clearwater | United States | 34 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| Tampa to Lakeland | United States | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Tampa to Orlando | United States | 124 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Tampa to Cape Coral | United States | 162 km (101 mi) | about 3 h 9 min |
| Tampa to Palm Bay | United States | 184 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Tampa to Gainesville | United States | 190 km (118 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Tampa to Port Saint Lucie | United States | 220 km (137 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Tampa to West Palm Beach | United States | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Tampa to Jacksonville | United States | 276 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Tampa to Coral Springs | United States | 286 km (178 mi) | about 5 h 23 min |
| Tampa to Pompano Beach | United States | 299 km (186 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Tampa to Davie | United States | 304 km (189 mi) | about 5 h 42 min |
| Tampa to Houston | United States | 1,272 km (791 mi) | about 23 h 4 min |
| Tampa to Philadelphia | United States | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 27 h 3 min |
| Tampa to Dallas | United States | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 26 h 44 min |
| Tampa to Mérida | Mexico | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 19 h 18 min |
| Tampa to Columbus | United States | 1,337 km (831 mi) | about 24 h 14 min |
| Tampa to Charlotte | United States | 824 km (512 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Tampa to Cancún | Mexico | 874 km (543 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Tampa to Indianapolis | United States | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 24 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.