How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Philadelphia?

The cheapest coach tickets from Tampa to Philadelphia start from £77. The average price for this route is around £119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Tampa to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Tampa to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 921 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 29 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Amtrak , Greyhound , La Cubana Xpress .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampa to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Philadelphia at 06:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Philadelphia?

A bus journey from Tampa to Philadelphia produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which 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 5733 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Bus Tampa to Philadelphia from £70 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Tampa to Philadelphia on 22 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	17:55	University of South Florida	1d 8h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Philadelphia on 23 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	1d 12h	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 50m	09:15	30th Street Station	Fastest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 50m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Philadelphia on 24 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 43m	09:08	30th Street Station	Fastest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 43m	09:08	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Philadelphia on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d 11h	09:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 50m	09:15	30th Street Station	Fastest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 50m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Philadelphia on 27 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	15:15	Tampa Bus Station	2d 5h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 7h	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 9h	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Tampa to Philadelphia on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Union Station	23h 50m	09:15	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	09:25	Union Station	23h 50m	09:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:50	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	17:25	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:20	Tampa Bus Station	1d 13h	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

921 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£77 - £315	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £1,880	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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,135 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

La Cubana Xpress

3.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Philadelphia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Tampa to Philadelphia start from £77. The average price for this route is around £119. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Tampa to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Tampa to Philadelphia is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 921 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 29 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound, La Cubana Xpress.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Tampa to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Philadelphia at 06:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Philadelphia?
A bus journey from Tampa to Philadelphia produces an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 5733 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

Best price found

20/01

£146

21/01

£146

Today

£188

23/01

£137

24/01

£127

25/01

£111

26/01

£146

27/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of £111

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 £111 to £750 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 £111, which is on 2026-01-25.

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.