The average bus between Tampa and Universal Orlando takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tampa to Universal Orlando. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Tampa and Universal Orlando. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Tampa is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Universal Orlando at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Orlando Bus Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Tampa to Universal Orlando. However, there are services departing from Tampa station and arriving at Universal Orlando station via Orlando Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Tampa to Universal Orlando bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Universal Orlando bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
The distance between Tampa and Universal Orlando is 113.4 km. The road distance is 153 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.