How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa

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What is the best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Tampa from Philadelphia, PA. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
29h 15m
£82
£97
35
Flight
2h 52m
£29
£145
20

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

You can reach Tampa with just £29 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £88
Saturday
from £108
Sunday
from £42
Monday
from £29
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £43
Thursday

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    33h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £88
  • Greyhound US
    32h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    38h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    30h 30m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    31h 30m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    37h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109
  • FlixBus
    35h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £109
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £109
  • Greyhound US
    33h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £112

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 52m
    0
    05:05
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:57
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £42
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 18m
    0
    18:53
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:11
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 8m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    17:08
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 53m
    0
    05:15
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    17:08
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 6m
    0
    12:30
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:36
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £191
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    37h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • Greyhound US
    37h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    38h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    35h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    17:16
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:10
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £29
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 5m
    0
    05:15
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    17:20
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 27m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:27
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £152
  • United Airlines
    8h 38m
    0
    06:30
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:08
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £379
  • Alaska Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    07:06
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:36
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £658
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    37h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    38h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    17:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    40h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:55
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £43
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 26m
    0
    15:45
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:11
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £43
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 40m
    0
    05:15
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:55
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 11m
    0
    16:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:11
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 52m
    0
    10:24
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:16
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £262
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    33h 20m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound US
    32h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £98
  • Greyhound US
    32h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £98
  • Greyhound US
    34h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £98

What are the fastest trips from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

You can get to Tampa from Philadelphia, PA in just 2h 52m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 30h 30m
Saturday
from 32h 0m
Sunday
from 2h 52m
Monday
from 2h 54m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 10h 52m
Thursday

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    30h 30m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    31h 30m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88
  • Greyhound US
    32h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £88
  • Greyhound US
    33h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    38h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £109
  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    33h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £112
  • FlixBus
    35h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £109
  • Greyhound US
    37h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 52m
    0
    05:05
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:57
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £42
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 6m
    0
    12:30
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:36
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £191
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 8m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    17:08
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 53m
    0
    05:15
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    17:08
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 18m
    0
    18:53
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:11
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    35h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82
  • Greyhound US
    37h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • Greyhound US
    37h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • FlixBus
    38h 45m
    0
    15:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    17:16
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:10
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £29
  • JetBlue Airways
    8h 27m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:27
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £152
  • United Airlines
    8h 38m
    0
    06:30
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:08
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £379
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 5m
    0
    05:15
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    17:20
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Alaska Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    07:06
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:36
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £658
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    17:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    37h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    38h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    40h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £109

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 52m
    0
    10:24
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:16
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £262
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:55
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £43
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 40m
    0
    05:15
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    18:55
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 11m
    0
    16:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:11
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 26m
    0
    15:45
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    07:11
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £43
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    32h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £98
  • Greyhound US
    32h 45m
    0
    02:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    11:30
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £98
  • FlixBus
    33h 20m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound US
    34h 15m
    0
    23:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    09:30
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £98
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa

What are the most popular stations in Philadelphia, PA and Tampa?

In Philadelphia, PA, you will usually depart from Spring Garden St Station, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, while in Tampa you will be arriving at Marion Street, Union Station or USF, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Tampa from Philadelphia, PA? With 8 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa, you can pay as low as £29 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Frontier Airlines: you will get to Tampa in just 2h 52m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Philadelphia, PA and Tampa are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Philadelphia, PA and Tampa is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Millbourne, PA or to Tampa Airport, and look at flights from Philadelphia Airport, and landing at Tampa Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

The most popular companies between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa

How can I reach Tampa from Philadelphia, PA?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Tampa from Philadelphia, PA.

How far is Tampa from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa is 1,492.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Philadelphia, PA and Tampa?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 40 kgs of CO2, a train 52 kgs, a car 254 kgs, and a flight 367 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa?

You can get to Tampa with just £29 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Tampa in just 2h 52m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

More routes to Philadelphia, PA and to Tampa

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Philadelphia, PA and to Tampa. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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