What is the distance between Tampa and Philadelphia?

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

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

If you're headed to Philadelphia from Tampa, chances are that your bus will depart from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Citizens Bank Park, The Franklin Institute, Betsy Ross House, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden and National Museum of Jewish History.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 6 at 9:50pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: University of South Florida
Arrival time: August 8 at 8:45am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 6 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: University of South Florida
Arrival time: August 8 at 12:35am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 6h
Departure time: August 6 at 9:25pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 6:45am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
Departure time: August 6 at 5:10pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 11:40am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Cherry Hill Mall
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 18h
Departure time: August 6 at 5:10pm
Departure city: Tampa
Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 12:35am
Destination city: Philadelphia
Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $346	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$153 - $153	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

$153Cheapest ticket

136kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$136

Average bus trip duration1d 12h

Number of daily buses37

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance919 miles (1482 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,895 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/587,159 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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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Amtrak

4/55,371 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Tampa to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Philadelphia?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - JFK Bd & N 30th St

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - Independence Travel Center

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - Philadelphia, PA

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

Best price found

08/04

$124

08/05

$123

Today

$102

08/07

$90

08/08

$128

08/09

$98

08/10

$124

08/11

$114

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $90

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 $90 to $806 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 $90 which is on 2025-08-07.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tampa and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Tampa to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 12h	Avg Price$136	Daily Departures37
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$153	Daily Departures1

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