What is the distance between Tampa and Philadelphia?

Tampa and Philadelphia are 1496 km (927 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Tampa to Philadelphia from $168 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

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 a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1494 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $481	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$177 - $2,938	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

What is the distance between Tampa and Philadelphia?
Tampa and Philadelphia are 1496 km (927 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) in Tampa will take you to Philadelphia Airport 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

$211

11-19

$125

Today

$276

11-21

$275

11-22

$271

11-23

$223

11-24

$316

11-25

$275

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $125

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 $125 to $1,296 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 $223 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.