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How to get fromKey West to St. Pete Beachby plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Key West to St. Pete Beach by plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 11 bus

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    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane EYW - PIE
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Grand Central Station - Abus bus
    3h 36m
    $61–323

  2. Ferry, bus via Fruitville

    1. Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FLferry ferry Key West
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    11h 43m
    $184–214

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 4th Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus bus Lks
    2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hollywood Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Tampa to St. Pete Beachtaxi taxi
    13h 18m
    $163–290

  4. Drive 385.3 mi

    1. Drive from Key West to St. Pete Beachcar car 385.3 mi
    7h 38m
    $71–102

  5. Fly to Tampa, line 11 bus

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane EYW - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Grand Central Station - Abus bus
    4h 48m
    $76–353

  6. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane EYW - SRQ
    6h 43m
    $87–497

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Key West, FL to Miami, FL - International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203 to Psta Grand Central Stationbus bus 203
    13h 1m
    $275–381

  8. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Key West, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FLferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    13h 57m
    $189–222

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30bus bus Lks
    2. Take the bus from Big Pine Key to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 14m
    $69–128

Key West to St. Pete Beach by bus and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Key West, FL, USA and St. Pete Beach, FL, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Key West International Airport (EYW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Roosevelt & 3rd Street to 4700 Gulf Blvd + Saint Pete Beach Access via Big Pine Key - Auto Store / NAPA MM30, Big Pine Key, Miami Airport Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4, Grand Central Station - G, and 1St Ave N + 32Nd St N in around 17h 14m.

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