What is the travel distance from Tampa to Elyria?

The distance between the two cities is 927 miles (1495 km).

Bus Tampa to Elyria from $401 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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Next departures to Elyria

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 16 at 10:35pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 12:55pm
Destination city: Elyria
Destination location: Elyria
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 14h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 16 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: University of South Florida
Arrival time: August 18 at 5:15am
Destination city: Elyria
Destination location: Elyria
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: August 16 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 3:29am
Destination city: Elyria
Destination location: Elyria, OH
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 17h
Departure time: August 16 at 5:10pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 5:15am
Destination city: Elyria
Destination location: Elyria
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: August 16 at 10:25am
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 3:29am
Destination city: Elyria
Destination location: Elyria, OH
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 17h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Elyria.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$189 - $296	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$200 - $355	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Elyria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Elyria. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $200, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

$200Cheapest ticket

136kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Elyria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$244

Average bus trip duration1d 12h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure5:10pm

Distance926 miles (1492 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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Amtrak

4/55,390 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,174 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,043 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Tampa to Elyria Bus

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Elyria was searched and found on Aug 16, 2025 with a price of $401

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Elyria, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $401 to $1,315 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Elyria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $401 which is on 2025-08-16.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Elyria?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 12h	Avg Price$244	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$355	Daily Departures1

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