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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa is to fly which costs $110 - $470 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia 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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Tampa?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Tampa. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Tampa via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Tampa?

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

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $150 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Philadelphia to Tampa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Tampa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Tampa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 23h 20m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $1,400 and takes 25h 37m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Tampa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Tampa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Tampa?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Tampa?

Book your Philadelphia to Tampa train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Tampa.

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

How to get fromPhiladelphia to Tampa

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane PHL - TPA
5h 23m
$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 20m
$157–283
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 37m
$361–1,333
Drive 1,031 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Tampacar 1,031 mi
17h 44m
$189–272
Train to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Tampa (TPA)plane TTN - TPA
6h 21m
$145–475
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
$219–1,297
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 46m
$183–871
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 14m
$171–549

Philadelphia to Tampa by bus

5Weekly Buses

23h 20mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Tampa.

Launch map view

Distance: 937.2 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station in around 23h 20m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.