Jacksonville, FL
Tampa, FL

Jacksonville to Tampa by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Jacksonville to Tampa for only $55, on a trip of approximately 6h 45m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Tampa.

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    Cheapest
    Train
    5h 29m
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Fastest
    Train
    5h 15m
    1 Transfer
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    Earliest
    Train
    5h 29m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Amtrak
7:26 AM->12:55 PM
Greyhound
4:05 PM->10:50 PM
Flixbus
8:45 AM->2:30 PM
Amtrak - Silver Service
7:26 AM->12:55 PM

Save $29 if you travel with Amtrak!

Bus from Jacksonville to Tampa

The bus trip from Jacksonville to Tampa takes approximately 6h 30m duration and covers a distance of about 168 mi. There are usually 6 buses traveling daily to Tampa and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $54.77 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance168 mi
Price$54.77
Frequency6
Fastest5h 25m

Train Jacksonville to Tampa

It takes an average of 5h 24m to travel from Jacksonville to Tampa by train, covering a distance of about 168 mi. There are usually 3 trains traveling daily from Jacksonville to Tampa and tickets for this journey start from $40.73 when you book in advance.

Distance168 mi
Price$40.73
Frequency3
Fastest5h 15m

Greyhound stations in Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville (Downtown)

Greyhound stations in Tampa

  • Tampa Bus Station

Flixbus stations in Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville (Downtown)

Flixbus stations in Tampa

  • Tampa Bus Station

  • Univ of South Florida

Amtrak stations in Jacksonville

  • Jacksonville Amtrak Station

Amtrak stations in Tampa

  • Union Station

Amtrak - Silver Service stations in Jacksonville

  • 3570 Clifford Ln

Amtrak - Silver Service stations in Tampa

  • Union Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Jacksonville to Tampa is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.