What is the cheapest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Florida and St. Petersburg?

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 Gainesville and Marion Transit Parking Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Florida and St. Petersburg?

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.

How far is it from Florida to St. Petersburg?

The distance between Florida and St. Petersburg is 224 miles. The road distance is 213.9 miles.

How do I travel from Florida to St. Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $30 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Florida to St. Petersburg?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Florida to St. Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florida to St. Petersburg bus from?

Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.

Where do I catch the Florida to St. Petersburg train from?

Florida to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.

Train or bus from Florida to St. Petersburg?

The best way to get from Florida to St. Petersburg is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Florida to St. Petersburg bus arrive?

Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.

Where does the Florida to St. Petersburg train arrive?

Florida to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.

Can I drive from Florida to St. Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Florida to St. Petersburg is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Florida to St. Petersburg.

Where can I stay near St. Petersburg?

There are 2317+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.

Florida to St. Petersburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Florida to St. Petersburg by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
7h 8m
$32–54
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
7h 20m
$127–223
Drive 212.7 mi
1. Drive from Jacksonville to St. Petersburgcar 212.7 mi
4h 5m
$39–57
Bus, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lakelandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
10h 47m
$74–117

Florida to St. Petersburg by bus

6Weekly Buses

7h 8mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Gainesville, Tampa Bus Station, and Marion Transit Parking Lot in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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