What is the travel distance from Richmond to Tampa?

The distance between the two cities is 724 miles (1167 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Tampa?

The majority of buses traveling from Richmond to Tampa start their journey at Main Street Station and wind up at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Richmond to Tampa from $73 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 29

from $201

TomorrowAug 30

SunAug 31

from $96

MonSep 1

from $136

TueSep 2

from $95

WedSep 3

from $105

ThuSep 4

from $87

FriSep 5

from $97

Next departures to Tampa

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 31 at 11:10pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Henrico
Arrival time: September 1 at 10:50pm
Destination city: Tampa
Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 40m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 31 at 11:45pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 1 at 10:50pm
Destination city: Tampa
Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 5m
Departure time: August 31 at 11:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Main Street Station
Arrival time: September 1 at 12:27pm
Destination city: Tampa
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 31 at 5:40am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 1 at 6:00am
Destination city: Tampa
Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 31 at 11:45pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: September 1 at 10:50pm
Destination city: Tampa
Destination location: Tampa Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Tampa.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $263	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$93 - $319	Average Duration20h 27m	CO₂ emissions 106kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 20 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

20h 27mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest ticket

106kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Tampa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure5:40am

Distance722 miles (1164 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

Amtrak

4/55,429 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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.

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

Richmond to Tampa Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Tampa?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Tampa

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Tampa?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Tampa?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/27

$87

08/28

$151

Today

$194

08/30

$94

08/31

$88

09/01

$144

09/02

$102

09/03

$98

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $626 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $88 which is on 2025-08-31.

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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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Tampa.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Tampa.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Richmond to Tampa will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Richmond to Tampa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$120	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 27m	Avg Price$126	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

Bus from Tampa to Richmond, VA, US

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Bus Richmond, VA, US to Tampa: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Tampa?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Tampa

What is the travel distance from Richmond to Tampa?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Tampa?

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About Bus Travel

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What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa?

Will you be returning to Richmond, VA, US by bus?

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