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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay area?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at University of South Florida via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay area?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Tampa Bay area. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Tampa via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area?

The distance between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay area is 954 miles. The road distance is 1035.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area without a car is to bus which takes 23h 40m and costs $200 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 23h 40m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $1,400 and takes 25h 50m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area bus arrive?

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

Where does the Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area.

Where can I stay near Tampa Bay area?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Tampa Bay area.

Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay area by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
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1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa (TPA)plane PHL - TPA
4h 31m
$163–528
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 University of South Floridabus
23h 40m
$208–342
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Jacksonvilletrain
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Wildwood to Plant Citybus
24h 26m
$444–798
Drive 1,029.1 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay areacar 1,029.1 mi
17h 40m
$188–272
Train to New Castle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
2. Fly from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Tampa (TPA)plane ILG - TPA
5h 9m
$277–1,360
Train to Trenton Mercer Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
2. Fly from Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) to Tampa (TPA)plane TTN - TPA
5h 30m
$193–538
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 50m
$391–1,373

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

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 948.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Tampa Bay area, 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 bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Tampa Bay area via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and University of South Florida in around 23h 40m.

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