What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to St. Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to St. Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Athens to St. Petersburg is to bus and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $230 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and St. Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Athens to St. Petersburg?

The distance between Athens and St. Petersburg is 557 miles. The road distance is 494.7 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to St. Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to St. Petersburg without a car is to bus which takes 11h 16m and costs $140 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Athens to St. Petersburg?

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Athens to St. Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to St. Petersburg bus from?

Athens to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Hotel Indigo station.

Where does the Athens to St. Petersburg bus arrive?

Athens to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.

Can I drive from Athens to St. Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to St. Petersburg is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Athens to St. Petersburg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to St. Petersburg?

Book your Athens to St. Petersburg bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near St. Petersburg?

There are 2054+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.

Athens to St. Petersburg - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to St. Petersburg by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2434
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
11h 16m
$140–230
Drive 491.8 mi
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1. Drive from Athens to St. Petersburgcar 491.8 mi
8h 29m
$90–130
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tampa (TPA)plane ATL - TPA
7h 23m
$239–662
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
15h 5m
$123–196
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane ATL - SRQ
7h 27m
$140–616
Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Tampa
1. Take the bus from El Jinete - Jefferson, GA to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus
2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane GSP - TPA
8h 33m
$237–602
Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
1. Drive from Athens to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car
2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane TYS - PIE
7h 52m
$130–605

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

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Distance: 553.4 mi
Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to St. Petersburg via Atlanta Bus Station and Tampa Bus Station in around 11h 16m.

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How to get fromAthens to St. Petersburgby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to St. Petersburg by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Bus

Drive 491.8 mi

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Tampa

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Tampa

Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport