How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Tampa start from R 2 116. The average price for this train route is around R 4 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Tampa is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1493 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 15m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Tampa route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Tampa departs at 09:44. And the latest train departs at 10:38.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Tampa?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Tampa from R 2 024 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Tampa on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	30th Street Station	23h 15m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	09:50	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	09:50	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Tampa on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	30th Street Station	23h 15m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	10:20	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	10:20	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Tampa on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	30th Street Station	23h 15m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	10:20	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	10:20	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Tampa on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	30th Street Station	23h 15m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	09:50	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	09:50	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Tampa on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:15	30th Street Station	23h 15m	15:30	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	09:50	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
	09:50	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:13 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 1 day, 2 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 2hAverage duration

1493 kmDistance

136kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 992 - R 7 534	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 116 - R 19 746	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 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 R 2 116

Amtrak Philadelphia Tampa recent customer reviews

I’ve been on this train for over 30 hours due to delays and stops. The trip was to be 23hrs. We weren’t provided any compensation except a baby’s bottle of water. I missed the wedding rehearsal that I had traveled for. Horrible experience

Jared C.

20 October 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to Tampa?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Tampa start from R 2 116. The average price for this train route is around R 4 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Tampa is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1493 km. The quickest train can get you there in 23h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Tampa route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Tampa departs at 09:44. And the latest train departs at 10:38.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Tampa?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 2 024

10/12

R 4 410

Today

R 4 843

12/12

R 4 843

13/12

R 3 995

14/12

R 3 304

15/12

R 3 304

16/12

R 3 304

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 024

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 024 to R 21 877 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 304, which is on 2025-12-14.