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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Tampa Bus Station | Los Angeles Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Tampa Bus Station | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Union Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Tampa Bus Station | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags | |||||
 | Tampa Bus Station | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 20 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Tampa to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview
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Tampa to Los Angeles Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - Los Angeles, US
How far is Tampa from Los Angeles?
The distance between Tampa and Los Angeles is approximately 3464 km (2148 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Buses departing from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa will take you to UCLA in Los Angeles.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of US$196To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$196 to US$4,267 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$228 which is on 2025-09-04.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to Los Angeles, get comfy and count the stars.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
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