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

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Tampa start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Tampa?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Tampa is 22h 7m, covering a distance of 512 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21h 42m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Tampa?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Tampa departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 14:45.

Train Charlotte to Tampa from £67 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Tampa on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Tampa on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Tampa on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Tampa on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Tampa on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	14:20	Amtrak Station	22h 7m	12:27	Union Station	No tags
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	12:27	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 18 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

18h 40mAverage duration

503 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £241	Average duration18h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£71 - £183	Average duration22h 7m	CO₂ emissions 75kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 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 Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte to Tampa?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Tampa start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Tampa?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Tampa is 22h 7m, covering a distance of 512 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21h 42m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Tampa?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Tampa departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 14:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/12

£105

02/12

£105

Today

£105

04/12

£105

05/12

£105

06/12

£105

07/12

£105

08/12

£88

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Tampa was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £88

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

You can expect to pay from £88 to £1,029 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £88, which is on 2025-12-08.