There are 2 ways to get from Clearwater to Punta Gorda by bus (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Clearwater to Punta Gorda is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to Punta Gorda. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - B and arriving at Port Charlotte via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - C and St. Petersburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Clearwater and Punta Gorda is 117 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.
The best way to get from Clearwater to Punta Gorda without a car is to Amtrak Thruway which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Clearwater to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
Clearwater to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Petersburg station.
Clearwater to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Charlotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to Punta Gorda is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Clearwater to Punta Gorda.
There are 628+ hotels available in Punta Gorda.
What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from St. Petersburg to Port Charlotte once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Petersburg to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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