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Winter Park - Tampa Train Timetable

Train
Amtrak Silver Service
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
10:10 AM
Winter Park148 W Morse Blvd
12:55 PM
TampaUnion Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave
from £7.24
Coach
Train
Amtrak
  1. Sun,
  2. Mon,
  3. Tue,
  4. Wed,
  5. Thu,
  6. Fri,
  7. Sat
12:41 PM
Winter Park148 W Morse Blvd
3:30 PM
TampaUnion Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave
from £5.63

Trip Summary

2 trains operate daily from Winter Park to Tampa. The train trip from Winter Park to Tampa is usually about 2 hours and 47 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Silver Service train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Distance81 mi (131 km)
Fastest train2h 45m
Lowest price£5.63
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for trains from Winter Park to Tampa

(Based on 8 ratings and reviews)

4.5

4.0

Lydia

7 August 2022- Visiting family

Amtrak Silver Service

Pros: Staff was very helpful. I will be traveling on the train again soon. Cons: Please tell us why the lateness of the train is happening.

5.0

Lu Anne

27 November 2021- Visiting family

Amtrak Silver Service

Pros: so easy to book and travel. Cons: train was late.

5.0

Jacoline

23 October 2021- Visiting family

Amtrak Silver Service

Pros: Convenient and interesting. Cons: The cleanliness of the toilets. Tips: Go to the bar cart and order a drink, and sit there - nice view!

3.0

Deborah

27 July 2019- Visiting family

Amtrak Silver Service

Pros: Nice train. Cons: Staff could have dealt with extremely loud woman and her exceptionally loud and rowdy female children. It was horrible. Tips: Get on last and sit in a back car if there are young children in line. Not kidding.

What is the price of a train ticket from Winter Park to Tampa?

Over the past month, a train ticket between Winter Park and Tampa cost £6.84, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 26 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around £7.88 more.

Average prices by travel date

£12£8£4AprMay

Over the next 30 days, the average cost of a one-way train trip from Winter Park to Tampa will vary between £7 and £11. Planning a train trip to Tampa within the upcoming week? The cheapest train ticket you can find from Winter Park over the next 7 days is £7. Make sure to book your trip as soon as possible as train fares tend to go up as you get closer to your travel date.

Monthly average prices

£40£32£24£16£8MJJASONDJFMA
You can find the lowest prices on this route during January. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Winter Park to Tampa, with the average price at just £11. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in July, when the average price goes up to £21. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

£20£16£12£8£43020100

If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 26 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Tampa from Winter Park will be about £7.88 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from Winter Park to Tampa?

2 train services operate from Winter Park to Tampa. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak12h 49m£7.66
Amtrak Silver Service12h 45m£12.81

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Winter Park to Tampa every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £6.

  • The Silver Service is an Amtrak train line that runs from New York City to Miami, connecting the largest cities in the Mid-Atlantic region with key destinations in the South and many places across the Sunshine State. Two trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, collectively comprise the Silver Service. The trains come equipped with a variety of sleeper cars that travelers taking an overnight train can choose from, as well as a variety of amenities like free WiFi, power outlets, and a café car. One-way train tickets for the Silver Service from Winter Park to Tampa start from £7 and the average train journey lasts about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Winter Park to Tampa. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.
The distance between Winter Park and Tampa is approximately 81 miles, or 131 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Winter Park to Tampa tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Winter Park at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Winter Park twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Tampa faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Tampa to Winter Park.

City Information

Winter Park

Winter Park, FL, US - WPK-0

Image credit: Unsplash

Winter Park is a city in Florida outside Orlando, known for its many outdoor spaces and art and museum centers. The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens showcases sculptures in a lush setting, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is renowned for its Tiffany windows, and the Rollins Museum of Art exhibits artworks from ancient to contemporary periods.

Museums aside, Winter Park is a fabulous urban outdoor destination. Paddle through Winter Park Canals, smell the wisteria at Central Park, and relax in Kraft Azalea Garden on Lake Maitland. Winter Park's premier urban village has cypresses sweeping over red-brick streets lined with cafés, gastro pubs, and brewing companies. Walk along Park Avenue or in the Hannibal Square district for the best shopping and dining in historic settings.

Winter Park is one of the stops on Amtrak's Silver Service between New York City and Miami. FlixBus runs a few intercity bus routes directly to Winter Park, but additional bus lines go through nearby Orlando.

Tampa

Sitting at the heart of the Gulf Coast, Tampa offers a perfect blend of cultural attractions and relaxing indulgences. Infused with a colorful mix of Cuban and Spanish cultural elements, the city of Tampa houses some of the most impressive historic buildings in the state, including the Henry B. Plant Museum, which boasts a permanent exhibition of Victorian-era artifacts. Animal lovers can also rejoice, as the city’s many aquariums and zoos will certainly melt your heart. Head down to the Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center for some heart-melting cuteness. And for animal lovers with a penchant for streaming docu-series, the Big Cat Rescue (yes, THAT one!) will be a great choice.

Most of the finest restaurants in town are concentrated around the Riverwalk area, which offers unrivaled views of the waterfront. Oystercatchers is reputed as one of the best establishments in town, so you should not miss out on it. Tampa’s cuisine features a very clear Cuban influence, and the best spot to try out these unique fusion dishes is at Ybor City.

The principal train station in the city is the Tampa Union Station, which is also a historic building. It is currently served by Amtrak. At the station, travelers can also take an Amtrak Thruway motorcoach to get to Orlando, Lakeland, Bradenton, etc. The main airport is Tampa International Airport, which is located just six miles west of downtown Tampa.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Winter Park?

Main departure station: 148 W Morse Blvd

There is one train station in Winter Park.

All train stations in Winter Park:

  • 148 W Morse Blvd

Where is the train station in Tampa?

Union Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave - TPAAMT-0

Image credit: Michel Curi

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Union Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave - TPAAMT-1

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Main arrival station: Union Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave

Opened in 1912, the Tampa Union Station is a historic train station that currently serves the Amtrak Silver Star train line, which runs from Miami to New York. The beautiful red brick station house features large windows and soaring ceilings. Located in the Channel District of Tampa, Union Station is close to several rental car agencies and has on-site and nearby parking available. Amtrak Thruway bus service stops at Union Station, and Greyhound bus service runs through a bus terminal only .5 miles away on Polk St.

Train stations in Tampa:

  • Union Station - 601 N Nebraska Ave

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