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

The cheapest way to get from Miami to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Miami to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Miami station to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Miami Airport Station and arriving at Grand Central Station - E via Marion Transit Parking Lot and 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Miami station to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Miami to St. Petersburg?

The distance between Miami and St. Petersburg is 280 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Miami to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Miami to St. Petersburg, including transfers.

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

Miami to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Miami Airport Station.

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

Miami to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Miami to St. Petersburg?

The best way to get from Miami to St. Petersburg is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Miami to St. Petersburg bus arrive?

Miami to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the Miami to St. Petersburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Miami to St. Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Miami to St. Petersburg is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Miami to St. Petersburg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Miami to St. Petersburg?

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Where can I stay near St. Petersburg?

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
5h 53m
$148–247
Drive 252.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Miami to St. Petersburgcar 252.7 mi
4h 29m
$47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
10h 12m
$53–96
Fly Miami International Airport to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
2. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus
3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus
5h 8m
$756–1,106
Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
3. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus
4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus
5h 52m
$119–561
Fly Miami International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 bus
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MIA - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Downtown Station to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av Sbus
5h 8m
$52–360
Fly Miami International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway
1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando (MCO)plane MIA - MCO
2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus
7h 38m
$642–1,158

Miami to St. Petersburg by bus

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Grand Central Station - E via Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive in around 10h 12m.

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