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

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which costs $85 - $400 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $85 - $400.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Philadelphia, PA station. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 47m.

How far is it from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Tampa and Philadelphia, PA is 946 miles. The road distance is 1035.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to bus which takes 23h 27m and costs $150 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.

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

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

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

Tampa to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

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

The best way to get from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 23h 27m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 23h 47m.

Where does the Tampa to Philadelphia, PA bus arrive?

Tampa to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Tampa to Philadelphia, PA train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Philadelphia, PA is 1036 miles. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA.

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

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

Where can I stay near Philadelphia, PA?

There are 924+ hotels available in Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 12 ways to get from Tampa to Philadelphia, PA by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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Fly Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane TPA - PHL
5h 8m
$89–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
23h 27m
$158–256
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Silver Meteor
23h 47m
$291–751
Drive 1,029.7 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Philadelphia, PAcar 1,029.7 mi
17h 45m
$188–272
Fly Tampa to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane TPA - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 25m
$128–998
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SRQ - PHL
7h 21m
$174–873
Fly Tampa to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane TPA - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 31m
$158–1,098
Fly Tampa to New Castle Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to New Castle Airport (ILG)plane TPA - ILG
2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 56m
$170–1,159
Fly Tampa to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane TPA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 47m
$224–1,056
Train to Orlando, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MCO - PHL
7h 14m
$165–547
Fly Tampa to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane TPA - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 11m
$188–467
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
24h 28m
$298–737

Tampa to Philadelphia, PA by bus and foot

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23h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 940.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Philadelphia, PA via Orlando Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 23h 27m.

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