What is the cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie?

The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 25h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie?

The fastest way to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie is to fly which takes 9h 20m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Clearwater and Sault Ste. Marie?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - H and arriving at Sault Ste. Marie, MI via Northwest Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound and St. Ignace Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 53m.

How far is it from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance between Clearwater and Sault Ste. Marie is 1323 miles. The road distance is 1453.3 miles.

How do I travel from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie without a car?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie without a car is to bus which takes 40h 53m and costs $240 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie bus from?

Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from Park St Terminal - Platform - H station.

Bus or fly from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie is to fly which takes 9h 20m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 40h 53m.

Where does the Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie bus arrive?

Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at North West Transfer Center Tampa station.

Can I drive from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie is 1453 miles. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie.

Where can I stay near Sault Ste. Marie?

There are 44+ hotels available in Sault Ste. Marie.

Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tampa to Chippewa County International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane TPA - CIU
9h 20m
$180–640
Fly Tampa to Sault Ste. Marie Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane TPA - YAM
14h 56m
$137–609
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to North West Transfer Center Tampabus 78
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus
5. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
40h 53m
$246–458
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Clearwater to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar
2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to St. Ignacebus
5. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
2d 2h
$550–1,187
Drive 1,444.8 mi
1. Drive from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Mariecar 1,444.8 mi
25h 58m
$264–381
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane SRQ - CIU
12h 48m
$230–851
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
2d 7h
$684–1,527

Tampa (TPA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

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8h 4mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Clearwater to Sault Ste. Marie.

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Distance: 1,315 mi
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - H to Sault Ste. Marie via Northwest Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, St. Ignace Transportation Center, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 40h 53m.

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