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How to get fromNew York to St. Petersburgby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to St. Petersburg by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane EWR - TPA
    7h 22m
    $196–1,033

  2. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LGA - TPA
    4. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus bus
    7h 37m
    $132–617

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Orlandotrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 42m
    $405–793

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    27h 18m
    $207–344

  5. Drive 1,142.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to St. Petersburgcar car 1,142.4 mi
    19h 44m
    $209–302

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane JFK - TPA
    7h 23m
    $770–1,124

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane JFK - SRQ
    7h 24m
    $146–678

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane EWR - SRQ
    7h 22m
    $152–687

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane HPN - TPA
    3. Take the bus from Tpa Rental Car Facility to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus bus
    9h 9m
    $278–723

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane EWR - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    9h 50m
    $212–935

  11. Fly Laguardia Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LGA - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    10h 4m
    $198–619

New York to St. Petersburg by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,037.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tampa (TPA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Grand Central Station - G via Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 in around 27h 18m.

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