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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to St. Petersburg by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    5h 15m
    $139–233

  2. Drive 238.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to St. Petersburgcar car 238.1 mi
    4h 9m
    $44–63

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

    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
    5h 32m
    $118–559

  4. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    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
    6h 1m
    $760–1,112

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    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
    6h 1m
    $56–376

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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.

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