What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa is to fly which costs $110 - $470 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia, PA station to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Tampa via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 56m.

How far is it from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa is 943 miles. The road distance is 1037 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 23h 22m and costs $160 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Tampa bus from?

Philadelphia, PA to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia, PA to Tampa train from?

Philadelphia, PA to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

The best way to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 23h 22m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $1,400 and takes 25h 56m.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Tampa bus arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Tampa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Philadelphia, PA to Tampa train arrive?

Philadelphia, PA to Tampa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia, PA to Tampa is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 17h 44m to drive from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

Book your Philadelphia, PA to Tampa bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Tampa.

Philadelphia, PA to Tampa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa
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1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane PHL - TPA
5h 28m
$115–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
23h 22m
$169–295
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
25h 56m
$363–1,353
Drive 1,031 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Tampacar 1,031 mi
17h 44m
$189–272
Train to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the train from Jefferson Station to West Trentontrain
2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Tampa (TPA)plane TTN - TPA
6h 55m
$137–457
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane PHL - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
7h 47m
$194–922
Train to New Castle Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
2. Fly from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Tampa (TPA)plane ILG - TPA
6h 22m
$231–1,308
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Orlando, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)plane PHL - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
8h 20m
$171–609

Philadelphia, PA to Tampa by foot and bus

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23h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 937.5 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Orlando Bus Station in around 23h 22m.

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