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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Penn Station | Union Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Penn Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Union Station | No tags | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Penn Station | Union Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Tampa
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ 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 Newark to Tampa?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Tampa start from $133. The average price for this train route is around $313. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Tampa?
The average train ride duration from Newark to Tampa is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 996 miles (1606 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Newark to Tampa route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newark to Tampa?
The earliest train departs from Newark to Tampa at 8:26am. And the latest train departs at 9:22am.
What is the best train operator from Newark 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 Newark 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 most timely service from Newark to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Newark 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.
The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Tampa was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $193To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Tampa, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $193 to $2,113 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-12-02.
