The cheapest and fastest trains from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$141
Average price
$223
Fastest journey
23 h 23 m
Average duration
1 d 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $223 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 3 trains that leave Union Station, Tampa, FL for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 1492 km distance in an average of 1 d 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 h 23 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 d 3 h 11 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.
9:49 PM27h11Union Station, Tampa, FL1:00 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1411One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM23h50Union Station, Tampa, FL2:15 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2631One-way0 transfers
3:25 PM23h23Union Station, Tampa, FL2:48 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2671One-way0 transfers
3:25 PM23h23Union Station, Tampa, FL2:48 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2671One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM23h50Union Station, Tampa, FL2:15 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2631One-way0 transfers
9:49 PM27h11Union Station, Tampa, FL1:00 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $142.
Distance: 927 miles (1492 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$253 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 17m Average total duration 23h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 38m Average total duration 37h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A flight is $104 (€83) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $191 (€153).
A flight is $165 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $253 (€202).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 47m.
Bus takes on average 37h 8m.
Tickets start at around $253 (€202) compared to roughly $224 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.98 (€-23.15). The journey takes 23h 47m versus 15h 27m 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.
Live departures
Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 Floridian+ 2122 Acela | 4:49 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 25h40 | 6:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
40 Floridian · 196 Northeast Regional | 4:49 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 27h11 | 8:00 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 2:25 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 23h50 | 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Union Station, Tampa, FL | 23h23 | 2:48 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 23h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $142 (€113) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 14:25, the last at 21:49. The fastest train covers the 927 miles (1492 km) distance in 23h 23m.
Distance 927 miles (1492 km) |
Average train duration 23h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $142 (€113) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 23h 23m |
First train 2:25 PM |
Last train 9:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Union Station, Tampa, FL and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Union Station, Tampa, FL to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- 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
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available

