Trains tickets from Charlotte, NC to Tampa

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 24 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Tampa
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Tampa.

Average Price$85 - $234Average Duration19h 30m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$92 - $192Average Duration22h 7m
75kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Tampa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
19h 30mAverage Duration
$85Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte, NC to Tampa: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$105
Average train trip duration22h 7m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:20pm
Distance512 miles (825 km)

Charlotte to Tampa Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/19
$136
08/20
$100
Today
$136
08/22
No data
08/23
No data
08/24
$136
08/25
$136
08/26
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Tampa was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $100

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 $100 to $357 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 $136 which is on 2025-08-24.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Tampa you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Charlotte and Tampa, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Charlotte to Tampa, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Tampa?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Charlotte, NC 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 $105 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $92. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Tampa, choose the train, as it will take you from Charlotte, NC to Tampa in about 19h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Tampa to Charlotte, NC

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