Trains tickets from Tampa to Washington, DC, US

TodayJul 29
from $185
TomorrowJul 30
from $185
ThuJul 31
from $271
FriAug 1
from $223
SatAug 2
from $271
SunAug 3
from $123
MonAug 4
from $223
TueAug 5
from $149

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$96 - $343Average Duration1d 1h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$100 - $333Average Duration22h 23m
120kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 22 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
22h 23mAverage Duration
$100Cheapest ticket
120kgCO₂ emissions

Train Tampa to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$123
Average train trip duration22h 23m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:45pm
Distance817 miles (1317 km)
Latest train departure4:49pm

Tampa to Washington Train

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

Best price found
07/27
No data
07/28
$214
Today
$177
07/30
$177
07/31
$260
08/01
$214
08/02
$260
08/03
$117
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tampa to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $704 for a train ticket from Tampa to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Tampa to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Tampa to Washington.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to Washington, DC, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Tampa and Washington, DC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $123 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $100. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, DC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Tampa to Washington, DC, US in about 22h 23m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Tampa

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