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How to get fromCalifornia to St. Petersburgby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from California to St. Petersburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    9h 5m
    $398–961

  2. Fly Long Beach Airport to Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGB - TPA
    11h 12m
    $187–757

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Bradentonbus bus
    2d 8h
    $423–715

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 14h
    $1,323–2,796

  5. Drive 2,464.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to St. Petersburgcar car 2,464.2 mi
    40h 43m
    $450–650

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    9h 18m
    $224–819

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    10h 6m
    $217–1,219

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    11h 50m
    $280–921

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    11h 57m
    $264–913

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,111.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av S via Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Bradenton, Manatee Ave E/26Th St E, and Downtown Station in around 2d 8h.

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