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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Tampa is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $420 and takes 7h 12m.

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 $80 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Tampa?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 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 Kissimmee Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The distance between Philadelphia and Tampa is 943 miles. The road distance is 1035.4 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 $120 - $300.

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 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 $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 23h 20m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 24h 2m.

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 Kissimmee Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Tampa?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Tampa is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Philadelphia to Tampa.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tampa?

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

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

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
$83–462
Train to New Castle Airport, fly to Tampa
cheapest
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
2. Fly from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Tampa (TPA)plane ILG - TPA
6h 15m
$52–897
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 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
$127–298
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
24h 2m
$170–381
Drive 1,029.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Tampacar 1,029.4 mi
17h 47m
$188–272
Bus to Atlantic City International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Lindenwold Patco to US-30 at APPLE WAYbus
2. Fly from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to Tampa (TPA)plane ACY - TPA
7h 12m
$127–414
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
$262–757
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 59m

Philadelphia to Tampa by bus

5Weekly Buses

23h 20mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Tampa.

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Distance: 937.2 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

American Airlines, Frontier 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 to Tampa Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Orlando Bus Station in around 23h 20m.

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