How much is the train ticket from Jacksonville to Tampa?

The cheapest train tickets from Jacksonville to Tampa start from R 362. The average price for this train route is around R 362. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Jacksonville to Tampa?

The average train journey time from Jacksonville to Tampa is 5h 29m, covering a distance of 278 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 29m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Tampa?

The earliest train from Jacksonville to Tampa departs at 06:58. And the latest train departs at 07:58.

Train Jacksonville to Tampa from R 329 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	Cheapest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	Fastest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	Cheapest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	Fastest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	Cheapest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	Fastest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	Cheapest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	Fastest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	Cheapest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	Fastest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Jacksonville to Tampa on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	Cheapest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	Fastest
06:58	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 29m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
09:49	Jacksonville Amtrak Station	5h 41m	15:30	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Jacksonville 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 5 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just R 362, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 29mAverage duration

278 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 611 - R 1 497	Average duration7h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 362 - R 2 043	Average duration5h 29m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting its punctuality and reliability. Many are planning to use it again due to their positive experiences, emphasizing that departures and arrivals were consistently on time.

Amtrak Jacksonville Tampa recent customer reviews

On time left on time and I arrived to my destination on time 🥰🥰🥰

Dot M.

10 January 2026

Not good at all!!!

Ceo W.

2 February 2025

Two hours late

Juan D.

16 March 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Jacksonville to Tampa?
The cheapest train tickets from Jacksonville to Tampa start from R 362. The average price for this train route is around R 362. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Jacksonville to Tampa?
The average train journey time from Jacksonville to Tampa is 5h 29m, covering a distance of 278 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 29m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Tampa?
The earliest train from Jacksonville to Tampa departs at 06:58. And the latest train departs at 07:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/01

R 427

26/01

R 542

Today

R 427

28/01

R 641

29/01

R 641

30/01

R 805

31/01

R 641

01/02

R 641

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 427

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

You can expect to pay from R 427 to R 5 780 for a train ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 641, which is on 2026-01-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time7h 55m	Avg priceR 807	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 29m	Avg priceR 362	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Jacksonville, FL and Tampa is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 362 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 362. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Tampa, choose the train, as it will take you from Jacksonville, FL to Tampa in about 5h 29m – that's the fastest way to get there!