How far is Philadelphia from Tampa?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Tampa leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Tampa from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	1d 16h	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

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:25pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 9h	10:25pm	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 11:35 AM 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 the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

926 milesDistance

136kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $329	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$130 - $1,075	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Tampa?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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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

3.5/511,417 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$235

11/22

$149

Today

$262

11/24

$297

11/25

$167

11/26

$266

11/27

$170

11/28

$161

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $149

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 $149 to $344 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 $161 which is on 2025-11-28.