How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Tampa start at $173. The average price for this train route is around $363. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Tampa?

The average train trip from Philadelphia to Tampa takes 1d 2h and covers 1493 km. The quickest train gets 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 9:44am. The latest train departs at 10:38am.

What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $166 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	30th Street Station	23h 15m	3:30pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	30th Street Station	23h 15m	3:30pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:20am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:20am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	30th Street Station	23h 15m	3:30pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:20am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:13am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:20am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	30th Street Station	23h 15m	3:30pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Tampa on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	30th Street Station	23h 15m	3:30pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
	9:50am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	10:10am	30th Street Station	1d 2h	12:27pm	Union Station	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $173, 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 Price$163 - $616	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $1,613	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 136kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 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 WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $173

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.

October 20, 2023

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at $173. The average price for this train route is around $363. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Tampa takes 1d 2h and covers 1493 km. The quickest train gets 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 9:44am. The latest train departs at 10:38am.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

12-09

$166

12-10

$361

Today

$396

12-12

$396

12-13

$327

12-14

$270

12-15

$270

12-16

$270

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Tampa was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $166

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 $166 to $1,787 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 $270 which is on 2025-12-14.