What is the distance between Tampa and Philadelphia?

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

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

If you're headed to Philadelphia from Tampa, chances are that your bus will depart from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Citizens Bank Park, The Franklin Institute, Betsy Ross House, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden and National Museum of Jewish History.

Bus Tampa to Philadelphia from $116 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Philadelphia on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 4h	10:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:50pm	University of South Florida	1d 10h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 6h	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Philadelphia on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25am	Union Station	23h 23m	9:48am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	10:25am	Union Station	23h 23m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 2h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Philadelphia on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	23h 25m	9:50am	30th Street Station	Fastest
	10:25am	Union Station	1d	11:07am	30th Street Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 2h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Philadelphia on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	University of South Florida	1d 9h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	10:25am	Union Station	23h 23m	9:48am	30th Street Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 2h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 10h	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Philadelphia on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:25am	Union Station	23h 23m	9:48am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	10:25am	Union Station	23h 23m	9:48am	30th Street Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 5h	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	1d 2h	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

926 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $333	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$123 - $2,034	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Amtrak

4/55,595 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 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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US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Philadelphia?

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

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

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

What is the distance between Tampa and Philadelphia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to Philadelphia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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

$146

11/19

$86

Today

$191

11/21

$190

11/22

$188

11/23

$154

11/24

$219

11/25

$190

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $897 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $154 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.