How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Tampa start from $155. The average price for this route is around $228. 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 travel time from Philadelphia to Tampa is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 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 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , La Cubana Xpress .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Tampa at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

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 a mode of travel recommended 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 11380 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Tampa from $172 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 3h	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
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
	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 10h	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 14h	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:56 PM 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 $187, 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 - $618	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$187 - $1,297	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

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

La Cubana Xpress

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 $155. The average price for this route is around $228. 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 travel time from Philadelphia to Tampa is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 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 26 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, La Cubana Xpress.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Tampa at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
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 a mode of travel recommended 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 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Tampa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11-25

$241

11-26

$501

Today

$356

11-28

$414

11-29

$181

11-30

$349

12-01

$227

12-02

$202

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $181

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 $181 to $573 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 $181 which is on 2025-11-29.