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

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
27h 55m
£80
£95
19
Flight
2h 29m
£47
£179
87

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

You can reach Tampa with just £47 by taking a Flight from Skyscanner, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £75
Saturday
from £47
Sunday
from £80
Monday
from £87
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £99
Thursday
from £92

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    20:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    23:23
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • Allegiant Air
    12h 11m
    0
    11:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    23:37
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £82
  • JetBlue Airways
    15h 32m
    0
    20:55
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:27
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £225
  • United Airlines
    9h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £291
  • Alaska Airlines
    13h 22m
    0
    16:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:48
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £298
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £83
  • Greyhound US
    34h 45m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £91
  • Greyhound US
    35h 15m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    13:15
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £91
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    2h 29m
    0
    19:30
    Greater Wilmington Airport
    Greater Wilmington Airport
    21:59
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £47
  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    20:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    23:23
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • Allegiant Air
    2h 44m
    0
    12:28
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    St. Pete–Clearwater Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £74
  • JetBlue Airways
    5h 2m
    0
    16:32
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:34
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £175
  • United Airlines
    9h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £259
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    38h 40m
    0
    18:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £91
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £80
  • FlixBus
    35h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:15
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £81
  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • FlixBus
    38h 15m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £120
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 45m
    0
    13:32
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:17
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • Allegiant Air
    25h 55m
    0
    18:45
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:40
    Tampa Airport
    St. Pete–Clearwater Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £103
  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 3m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:03
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £196
  • United Airlines
    9h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £291
  • Alaska Airlines
    13h 22m
    0
    16:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:48
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £418

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    39h 45m
    0
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £87
  • Greyhound US
    37h 25m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    29h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £89
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    34h 45m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £96

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    34h 40m
    0
    19:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • FlixBus
    38h 15m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107
  • Greyhound US
    37h 55m
    0
    19:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:15
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    36h 55m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £92
  • Greyhound US
    37h 25m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    38h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £95
  • FlixBus
    38h 15m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £95

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

You can get to Tampa from Philadelphia, PA in just 2h 29m with a Flight from Skyscanner. 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 2h 40m
Saturday
from 2h 29m
Sunday
from 7h 3m
Monday
from 29h 10m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 27h 55m
Thursday
from 33h 30m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    20:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    23:23
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • United Airlines
    9h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £291
  • Allegiant Air
    12h 11m
    0
    11:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    23:37
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £82
  • Alaska Airlines
    13h 22m
    0
    16:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:48
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £298
  • JetBlue Airways
    15h 32m
    0
    20:55
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    12:27
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £225
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £83
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • Greyhound US
    34h 45m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £91
  • Greyhound US
    35h 15m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    13:15
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £91

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    2h 29m
    0
    19:30
    Greater Wilmington Airport
    Greater Wilmington Airport
    21:59
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £47
  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    20:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    23:23
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £57
  • Allegiant Air
    2h 44m
    0
    12:28
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    Trenton–Mercer Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    St. Pete–Clearwater Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £74
  • JetBlue Airways
    5h 2m
    0
    16:32
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:34
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £175
  • United Airlines
    9h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £259
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • FlixBus
    38h 40m
    0
    18:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £91

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • JetBlue Airways
    7h 3m
    0
    07:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    14:03
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £196
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 45m
    0
    13:32
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    21:17
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £99
  • United Airlines
    9h 12m
    0
    06:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    15:12
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £291
  • Alaska Airlines
    13h 22m
    0
    16:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    05:48
    Tampa Airport
    Tampa Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £418
  • Allegiant Air
    25h 55m
    0
    18:45
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    20:40
    Tampa Airport
    St. Pete–Clearwater Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from £103
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £96
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £80
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    05:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    13:15
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £120
  • FlixBus
    35h 15m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:15
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £81
  • FlixBus
    38h 15m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    29h 10m
    0
    17:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £89
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    34h 45m
    0
    02:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £96
  • Greyhound US
    37h 25m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £88
  • FlixBus
    39h 45m
    0
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £87

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    27h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    22:25
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £99
  • Greyhound US
    34h 40m
    0
    19:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £106
  • Greyhound US
    37h 55m
    0
    19:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    09:15
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • FlixBus
    38h 15m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £107

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    33h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    06:00
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £95
  • Greyhound US
    36h 55m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £92
  • Greyhound US
    37h 25m
    0
    20:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • FlixBus
    38h 15m
    0
    22:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    12:45
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £95
  • FlixBus
    38h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Central Coach Station
    09:25
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £93
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 USF, Union Station or Marion Street, 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 7 connections between 2 Flight and Bus 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 £47 with a Flight from Skyscanner.

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 Skyscanner: you will get to Tampa in just 2h 29m.

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 FlixBus, Greyhound US 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 Peter O'Knight Airport, and look at flights from Greater Wilmington 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 FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, JetBlue Airways and 3 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 7 connections between Flight and Bus, 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 £47 by taking a Flight from Skyscanner.

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 29m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

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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