Bus Tampa to Columbus, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tampa to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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Sunday

$109

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Tuesday

$121

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 45m	4:55 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/30/2026 4:55:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 45m
FlixBus	34h 15m	5:25 PM	Tampa	USF	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 8/30/2026 5:25:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
Greyhound US	30h 5m	6:50 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	12:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/30/2026 6:50:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 40m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/30/2026 11:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	8:40 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/30/2026 11:10:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 40m	11:10 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 9/1/2026 11:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
FlixBus	34h 45m	4:55 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 9/1/2026 4:55:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 45m
FlixBus	34h 15m	5:25 PM	Tampa	USF	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 9/1/2026 5:25:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	42h 35m	10:35 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	5:10 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 9/1/2026 10:35:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH is $98 on 8/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Columbus, OH

See here how frequent the connections between Tampa and Columbus, OH are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Tampa and Columbus, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Columbus, OH, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Columbus, OH starting from $98!

Cheapest Bus	$98
Fastest Bus	30h 5m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	830.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Tampa for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

Saturday 08/29

Sunday 08/30

$109

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$121

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$106

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$114

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$102

Wednesday 09/09

$100

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$114

Saturday 09/12

$114

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$109

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$109

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$107

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Columbus, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tampa to Columbus, OH, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $100, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $105.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Columbus, OH, with $109. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $113.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tampa to Columbus, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tampa to Columbus, OH

These are the most booked bus companies between Tampa to Columbus, OH from our users.

FlixBus from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Tampa to Columbus, OH:

Cheapest Price	$109
Fastest Bus	33h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:20 AM
Last Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	8/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Columbus, OH

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Tampa and Columbus, OH.

Marion Street

N Marion St 1211

USF

USF Holly Drive 3755

Greyhound Bus Station

East Polk Street 602

Western Union

Tampa Gateway Blvd, I 4 Exit 10 11706

Desoto Park

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route Tampa to Columbus, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tampa to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a Tampa Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $98 and takes 34h 45m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tampa to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $98 and $141. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from Tampa to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the Tampa to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tampa to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 30h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $109. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from Tampa starts at 6:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Columbus, OH starts at 10:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Tampa Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between Tampa and Columbus, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Tampa to Columbus, OH bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Tampa Columbus, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tampa Columbus, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tampa to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Tampa to Columbus, OH?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tampa to Columbus, OH

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Tampa and to Columbus, OH

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tampa and to Columbus, OH. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!