How far is Philadelphia from Tampa?

Philadelphia and Tampa are 1496 km (927 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Tampa?

Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa.

Bus Philadelphia to Tampa from $173 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	1d 16h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:00am	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 11h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-11-13 EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just $188, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1493 kmDistance

136kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$155 - $475	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$188 - $1,552	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Tampa?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa by bus

How far is Philadelphia from Tampa?
Philadelphia and Tampa are 1496 km (927 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Tampa?
Buses departing from Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia will take you to Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$201

11-19

$183

Today

$243

11-21

$288

11-22

$216

11-23

$257

11-24

$224

11-25

$242

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $183

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

You can expect to pay from $183 to $343 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $216 which is on 2025-11-22.