How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Tampa start from $103. The average price for this route is around $156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Tampa is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 925 miles (1492 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 20m and is operated by La Cubana Xpress .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Tampa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , La Cubana Xpress .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Tampa at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Tampa?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Tampa generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Tampa?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is La Cubana Xpress , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Tampa from $108 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on January 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 13h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 16h	2:35pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on January 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 14h	9:30am	University of South Florida	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	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 10h	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 January 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 16h	2:35pm	University of South Florida	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	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	3:05pm	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 January 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 4h	10:25pm	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	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 13h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	9:30am	University of South Florida	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 8h	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 10h	6:50am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 10h	3:05pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 13h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on January 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 15h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 13h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

926 milesDistance

136kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $456	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $2,643	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

3.5/512,130 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

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

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.

La Cubana Xpress

3.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Tampa start from $103. The average price for this route is around $156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Tampa is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 925 miles (1492 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 20m and is operated by La Cubana Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Tampa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, La Cubana Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Tampa at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Tampa?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Tampa generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Tampa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is La Cubana Xpress, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/19

$160

01/20

$149

Today

$282

01/22

$261

01/23

$161

01/24

$168

01/25

$159

01/26

$129

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on Jan 26, 2026 with a price of $129

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 $129 to $282 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 $129 which is on 2026-01-26.