The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
5 h 24 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Tampa, FL for Jacksonville, FL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
40 Floridian16:495h24Union Station, Tampa, FL22:13Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL£451One-way0 changes
6098 AMTRAK · 98 Silver Meteor9:256h26Union Station, Tampa, FL15:51Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL£531One-way1 change
40 Floridian16:495h24Union Station, Tampa, FL22:13Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL£451One-way0 changes
6098 AMTRAK · 98 Silver Meteor9:256h26Union Station, Tampa, FL15:51Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL£531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £121.
Distance: 276 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £288 Average Price |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL train times
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL trains for today, Friday 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6098 AMTRAK · 98 Silver Meteor | 9:25 Union Station, Tampa, FL | 6h26 | 15:51 Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 1 change | |
40 Floridian | 16:49 Union Station, Tampa, FL | 5h24 | 22:13 Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Trains from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:58, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 6:58 |
Last train 16:49 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Tampa, FL and Jacksonville, FL from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampa, FL to Jacksonville, FL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jacksonville, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tampa, FL and Jacksonville, FL
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Streetcar: TECO Line Streetcar System
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
