There are 3 ways to get from Florida to St. Petersburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 20m$122–223Drive 212.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jacksonville to St. Petersburgcar 212.7 mi
4h 5m$39–57Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
10h 47m$61–93
Florida to St. Petersburg by bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from State St + Jefferson St and arriving at Grand Central Station - G via Jacksonville, Lakeland and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
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 7h 20m.
The distance between Florida and St. Petersburg is 270 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 7h 20m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Florida to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, 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 7h 20m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Jefferson St to Grand Central Station - G via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Lakeland, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 in around 10h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Jacksonville to Lakeland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lakeland 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.
There are 2385+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.