There are 3 ways to get from Alachua to St. Petersburg by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
- Take the taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to St. Petersburgtaxi
3h 46m$175–220Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alachua to St. Petersburgcar 167.1 mi
2h 49m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
6h 27m$86–112
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alachua to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Alachua to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Alachua to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Marion Transit Parking Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Alachua and St. Petersburg is 173 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alachua to St. Petersburg without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Alachua to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Alachua to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Alachua to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alachua to St. Petersburg is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Alachua to St. Petersburg.
There are 2295+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.
What companies run services between Alachua, FL, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alachua to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Parking Lot in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
All Tampa Taxi and Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 813-833-1808
- Website
- taxicabstampafl.com
Taxi Tampa
- Phone
- +1 407-813-4675
- Website
- taxitampafl.com
Yello Cab of Tampa
- Phone
- +1 813-666-6666
- Website
- tampataxi.com
Wesley Chapel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-813-995-7030
- Website
- wesleychapeltaxi.com
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