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Tampa Museum of Art
Modern and classical art museum on the Riverwalk, known for its contemporary exhibitions and prominent downtown setting.
Cheapest price
$248
Average price
$325
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 29 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1839 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL will cost around $325 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $248.
Of the 3 trains that leave Providence, RI for Tampa, FL on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 1839 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 5 h 29 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 1 d 5 h 40 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $104, and a train costs an average of $217.
Distance: 1142 miles (1839 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$454 Average price | $213 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $298 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 23m Average total duration 28h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 10m Average total duration 31h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL costing on average $218 (€176).
A flight is $242 (€195) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL costing on average $454 (€367).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 53m.
Bus takes on average 31h 40m.
Tickets start at around $454 (€367) compared to roughly $298 (€241) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-156.17 (€-126.24). The journey takes 28h 53m versus 19h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Tampa, FL trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:01 PM Providence, RI | 29h29 | 7:30 PM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Providence, RI | 29h40 | 8:30 PM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:01 PM Providence, RI | 29h29 | 8:30 PM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $217 (€175) but you can travel from only $104 (€84) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 1142 miles (1839 km) distance in 29h 10m.
Distance 1142 miles (1839 km) |
Average train duration 28h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $217 (€175) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 29h 10m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 4:49 PM |
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