How far is Tampa from Rocky Mount?

About 616 miles (993 km) separate Tampa and Rocky Mount.

Bus Tampa to Rocky Mount from $180 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Rocky Mount on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25am	Union Station	16h	2:25am	Rocky Mount	CheapestFastest
	10:25am	Union Station	16h	2:25am	Rocky Mount	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	23h 35m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 18h	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	23h 5m	5:00pm	Rocky Mount Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Rocky Mount.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$151 - $247	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$106 - $193	Average Duration17h 44m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Rocky Mount

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rocky Mount. The journey takes about 17 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 44mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest ticket

90kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Rocky Mount: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$184

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure11:10am

Distance607 miles (978 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,211 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.

Amtrak

4/55,428 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,280 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.

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

Tampa to Rocky Mount Bus

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Rocky Mount was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of $180

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

You can expect to pay from $180 to $456 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Rocky Mount based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $180 which is on 2025-08-31.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Tampa to Rocky Mount but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to Rocky Mount, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tampa to Rocky Mount.

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

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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Bus Tickets from Tampa to Rocky Mount

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