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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Tampa Bayby plane, unknown, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay by plane, unknown, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa, travel

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane PHL - TPA
    2. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    4h 45m

  2. Train, Amtrak Thruway, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    3. Walk from 4Th St S + 54Th Ave S to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    25h 22m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    5. Walk from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    25h 57m

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Scotland Wharfcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Scotland Wharf to Jamestowncarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Jamestown to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    29h 46m

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane PHL - SRQ
    2. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    4h 59m

  6. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane ABE - PIE
    3. Walk from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    6h 26m

  7. Train to New Castle Airport, fly to Tampa, travel

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    2. Fly from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ILG - TPA
    3. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 30m

  8. Train to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly to Tampa, travel

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane TTN - TPA
    3. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 48m

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Orlando, train, travel

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane PHL - MCO
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Walk from Tampa to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    8h 49m

  10. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Walk from Tampa to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    26h 15m

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 950.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), then travel to Tampa Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Tampa Bay via Orlando, Orlando, FL, Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1, and 4Th St S + 54Th Ave S in around 25h 22m.

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