How far is Philadelphia from Tampa?

The distance between the two cities is 927 miles (1496 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Tampa leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Tampa from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 12
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	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 14h	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
	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 10h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 11h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 14h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 10h	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	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 14h	9:30am	University of South Florida	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 9h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 15h	10:25pm	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
	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 14h	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$85 - $318	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $472	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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

3.5/587,370 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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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Tampa?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$213

11/11

$199

Today

$211

11/13

$204

11/14

$125

11/15

$131

11/16

$119

11/17

$134

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $119

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 $119 to $236 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 $119 which is on 2025-11-16.