What is the distance between Tampa and Charlottesville?

The distance separating Tampa and Charlottesville is 728 miles (1175 km).

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

If you're headed to Charlottesville from Tampa, chances are that your bus will leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Campbells Travel Bus Stop. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Tampa to Charlottesville from $195 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Charlottesville on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 11h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 10h	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 10h	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 11h	7:05am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 12h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlottesville on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	7:05am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 10h	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 10h	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 12h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 13h	7:05am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Charlottesville on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	7:05am	Charlottesville Union Station	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 3h	1:30pm	Charlottesville Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 3h	1:30pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
	10:25am	Union Station	1d 10h	8:47pm	Charlottesville Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:15 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Charlottesville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $157	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$121 - $235	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 107kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Charlottesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $121, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$121Cheapest ticket

107kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Charlottesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112

Average bus trip duration1d 11h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure5:10pm

Distance732 miles (1180 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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Amtrak

4/55,505 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,777 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,296 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

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Tampa to Charlottesville Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Charlottesville?

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

Stops in Charlottesville

A - Campbells Travel Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - Charlottesville

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

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10/03

$249

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10/06

$239

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$257

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$195

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to Charlottesville was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $195

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

You can expect to pay from $195 to $1,103 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $195 which is on 2025-10-09.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 11h	Avg Price$112	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$206	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Tampa to Charlottesville

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Charlottesville.

Bus Tampa to Charlottesville: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Charlottesville?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - Charlottesville

What is the distance between Tampa and Charlottesville?

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

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

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