There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tampa
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane JAX - TPA
6h 21m$315–641Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
10h 21m$38–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain Floridian
8h 57m$138–246Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to St. Petersburg226 mi
4h 7mDrive 226 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburgcar 226 mi
4h 7m$42–60Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane JAX - SRQ
6h 40m$106–597
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Jia and arriving at Grand Central Station - E via Jacksonville, Gainesville, Marion Transit Parking Lot and 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and St. Petersburg is 207 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Tampa via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jacksonville-JAX to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Jacksonville Airport (JAX) to St. Petersburg.
There are 2017+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jacksonville Airport (JAX) and St. Petersburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.