Trains tickets from Tampa to Charlotte, NC

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WedAug 20
from $120
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FriAug 22
from $120
SatAug 23
from $142
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 22 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 23 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 22 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 23 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Charlotte.

Bus
Average Price$80 - $246Average Duration17h 50m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$92 - $192Average Duration20h 25m
75kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
17h 50mAverage Duration
$80Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Tampa to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$120
Average train trip duration20h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:45pm
Distance512 miles (825 km)
Latest train departure4:49pm

Tampa to Charlotte Train

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

Best price found
08/16
$136
08/17
$100
Today
$136
08/19
No data
08/20
$114
08/21
$100
08/22
$114
08/23
$136
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tampa to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Aug 17, 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 Tampa to Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $100 to $460 for a train ticket from Tampa to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-08-21.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Tampa and Charlotte is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Charlotte.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charlotte 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Tampa and Charlotte, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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!

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Train from Charlotte, NC to Tampa

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