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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Philadelphia (Logan Square) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Tampa Bus Station | Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | University of South Florida | Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | University of South Florida | Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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
- BOff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA 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 Tampa to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Philadelphia start from $150. The average price for this route is around $226. 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 Tampa to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Tampa to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1495 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h and is operated by La Cubana Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound, La Cubana Xpress.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tampa to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Philadelphia at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Tampa to Philadelphia 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 Tampa to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tampa to Philadelphia?
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 Tampa to Philadelphia?
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.
The cheapest trip from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $193To 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 $193 to $1,604 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 $193 which is on 2026-01-18.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
