Tampa, FL Union Station

I have traveled by train from Tampa to Ft. Lauderdale four times this year as an alternative to driving. Yes it is a little more time for the train but less stressful and cheaper than fuel. Granted trains can run late due to unforeseen circumstances. Having read other posts where people say they wish they were informed of these delays. People do your homework. There is an app you can put on your phone that you can use to check status, also they will text you status update. Don't blame Amtrak they give you all the tools to stay informed. They do their very best to offer a good experience for train travel. I have had a two hour late departure and timely departure , but deal with it. Where else can you be going 60 miles and hour and get up and stretch or use the bathroom, take nap, not in a car. Enjoy the experience it can be fun if you let it. Thank you Amtrak.....................
5 9 years ago (30-11-2017)

While the station was fine, and usually is... My recent experience with the Amtrak Police was surprisingly disappointing with while I do not object to the taking the K9 throughout the train, the handler was quite rude about it. The other officers seemed nice about it... It left me with some disappointment with the entire stop and experience with the Amtrak Police...
2 9 years ago (02-02-2018)

Easily accessible, no wait. Departure scheduled for 10:30am, arrived at 10:01, waited 5 minutes to be checked in...that was easy. Personnel staff was pleasant.
4 9 years ago (31-08-2017)

Once home to the Souths railroads like SAL & ACL & FEC
5 8 years ago (22-02-2018)

Come on, why do you have to blame Amtrak on being late and saying they should never be in business??? They said that a small % of delays is their fault while almost all of them are because of freight trains Silver service is delayed by CSX and NS. California Zephyr is delayed by Union Pacific and BNSF. I can just deal with it. Expect all transit options to be delayed (buses, trains, airplanes, etc)
5 9 years ago (25-11-2017)