There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to St. Petersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tampa (TPA)plane MSP - TPA
7h 17m$498–1,108Fly Rochester to Tampa
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Tampa (TPA)plane RST - TPA
9h 26m$127–643Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain Floridian
2d 3h$657–1,432Drive 1,558.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to St. Petersburgcar 1,558.8 mi
26h 27m$285–411Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MSP - SRQ
7h 9m$214–962Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Orlando (MCO)plane MSP - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus
9h 55m$239–1,155Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
2d 4h$549–1,241
Minnesota to St. Petersburg by bus, subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to St. Petersburg is to fly which costs $120 - $650 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Tampa via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Minnesota and St. Petersburg is 1347 miles. The road distance is 1567.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Minnesota to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Minnesota to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $490 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h.
St. Petersburg is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 6:38 AM in Minnesota and 7:38 AM in St. Petersburg.
Minnesota to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Orlando via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to St. Petersburg is 1568 miles. It takes approximately 26h 27m to drive from Minnesota to St. Petersburg.
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