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How to get fromFort Lauderdale, FL to St. Petersburgby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale, FL to St. Petersburg by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane FLL - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus bus
    4h 9m
    $117–518

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to St. Petersburgcar car 240.5 mi
    4h 9m
    $44–64

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    7h 12m
    $137–245

  4. Bus via Fruitville

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus Miami
    2. Take the bus from Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203 to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av Sbus bus 203
    8h 1m
    $55–119

  5. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MIA - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus bus
    5h 45m
    $763–1,119

  6. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MIA - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Station to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av Sbus bus
    5h 44m
    $59–383

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    9h 12m
    $49–76

Fort Lauderdale, FL to St. Petersburg by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Lauderdale, FL to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av S via Fort Lauderdale Airport, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Fruitville Rd @ Paramount Dr, Downtown Transfer Station, 301 Blvd W @ 9Th St Ext Ns, and Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203 in around 8h 1m.

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