Bus Tampa to Lake City: Trip Overview
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Tampa to Lake City Bus
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We make sure you can find a bus service from Tampa to Lake City from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.
Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Lake City from Tampa, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - Lake City
How long is the trip from Tampa to Lake City by bus?
The trip from Tampa to Lake City will take on average 7h 35m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Lake City in 7h 5m
What is the travel distance from Tampa to Lake City?
It's about 250 km (155 miles) from Tampa to Lake City.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Lake City?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at Lake City Bus Stop, in Lake City.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Tampa to Lake City?
Taking the bus is the most budget-friendly option to travel from Tampa to Lake City. With a starting ticket price of US$50, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Tampa to Lake City?
Taking the bus from Tampa to Lake City costs on average US$55.
Is there an overnight bus from Tampa to Lake City?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Tampa until 10:35pm and reaching Lake City on the following day.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Lake City was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of US$43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to Lake City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$43 to US$46 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43 which is on 2025-04-25.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tampa and Lake City!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to Lake City, 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 Lake City.
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Did you know?
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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