How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Tampa?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Tampa start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £139. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Tampa?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Tampa is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 726 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 41m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Tampa route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Tampa?

The earliest train from Richmond to Tampa departs at 06:54. And the latest train departs at 16:07.

Train Richmond to Tampa from £68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Richmond to Tampa on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:49	Staples Mill Road	17h 41m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
09:42	Main Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
16:07	Staples Mill Road	20h 20m	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Tampa on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:49	Staples Mill Road	17h 41m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 5h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 5h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 5h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
16:07	Staples Mill Road	20h 20m	12:27	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Tampa

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 20mAverage duration

726 milesDistance

106kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£73 - £328	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£71 - £1,508	Average duration20h 20m	CO₂ emissions 106kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £71

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Tampa?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Tampa start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £139. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Tampa?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Tampa is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 726 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 41m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Tampa route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Tampa?
The earliest train from Richmond to Tampa departs at 06:54. And the latest train departs at 16:07.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

£152

12/12

£181

Today

No data

14/12

£123

15/12

£123

16/12

£100

17/12

£100

18/12

£84

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of £84

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £84 to £1,192 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £84, which is on 2025-12-18.