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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to St. Petersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MSP - TPA
    7h 25m
    $148–658

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    2d 3h
    $747–1,552

  3. Drive 1,558.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to St. Petersburgcar car 1,558.8 mi
    26h 27m
    $285–411

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MSP - SRQ
    7h 23m
    $194–862

  5. Fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSP - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    10h
    $244–1,160

  6. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus bus
    2d 7h
    $656–1,385

Minneapolis to St. Petersburg by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,339.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to St. Petersburg via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Tampa in around 2d 3h.

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