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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to St. Petersburg by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Tampa, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CHS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus bus
    5h 49m
    $150–339

  2. Drive 450.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to St. Petersburgcar car 450.6 mi
    8h 2m
    $83–119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    11h 38m
    $246–446

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CHS - SRQ
    8h 9m
    $103–531

  5. Fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CHS - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    8h 22m
    $103–301

  6. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 45m
    $157–327

Charleston to St. Petersburg by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to St. Petersburg via Charleston Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and Tampa in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours.

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