There are 3 ways to get from Florida to St. Petersburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 6m$209–306Drive 212.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to St. Petersburgcar 212.7 mi
4h 5m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
7h 24m$39–59
Florida to St. Petersburg by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Orlando Bus Station and Marion Transit Parking Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Florida and St. Petersburg is 269 miles. The road distance is 213.9 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Florida to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Parking Lot in around 7h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Florida to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to St. Petersburg is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Florida to St. Petersburg.
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