If you want to take a train trip from the Tampa Bay Area (including Clearwater and St. Petersburg), Bradenton, Sarasota and nearby cities, plan to depart from the Tampa Amtrak Station. There is one northbound and one southbound Silver Star train each day, which can take you as far south as Miami or north to … Continue reading 18 best Amtrak trips from Tampa
15 best Amtrak trips from Orlando
Orlando is great pace to start a train trip. You can choose from three different rail services: Brightline (high-speed service to South Florida), SunRail (regional service) and Amtrak, which can take you as far north as New York City. Trains on two long-distance Amtrak routes (Silver Meteor and Silver Star) stop at the downtown station … Continue reading 15 best Amtrak trips from Orlando
Best Amtrak trips from Florida
Looking for train trip ideas from Florida? You can travel directly to cities along the East Coast on three Amtrak routes (Auto Train, Silver Meteor and Silver Star), so there are destinations from Georgia to New York that you can choose from. See the list below to see the best options with good train arrival … Continue reading Best Amtrak trips from Florida
Riding Amtrak between Florida and California
Two of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States, Florida and California, are on opposite coasts. It's a long trip if you're flying, long if you are driving and even longer if you decide to take Amtrak because multiple trains are involved. The trip is doable if you have the time, and you … Continue reading Riding Amtrak between Florida and California
Amtrak travel from Tampa to Miami: Tips and things to know
One Amtrak train travels from Tampa to Miami each day on the Silver Star route. The trip takes just one hour longer than driving, but be aware that the train is arriving from New York City and delays (sometimes long ones) can happen. To improve your experience, see tips and things to know below. Schedule … Continue reading Amtrak travel from Tampa to Miami: Tips and things to know
Does Amtrak travel near Pensacola?
Unfortunately, Amtrak trains do not travel in the Florida panhandle. The closest Amtrak station to Pensacola is in Louisiana, the Slidell Station on the Crescent route. It is about 2.5 hours away via car. You can choose from several rental car companies in Slidell, but you'll need to call ahead and see if the car … Continue reading Does Amtrak travel near Pensacola?