There are 5 ways to get from Portland to St. Petersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Fly to Tampa
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tampa (TPA)plane PDX - TPA
9h 41m$189–759Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
3d 16h$1,146–2,500Drive 2,987.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to St. Petersburgcar 2,987.3 mi
2d 2h$546–788Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane PDX - SRQ
11h 32m$255–1,013Fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Orlando (MCO)plane PDX - MCO
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus
12h 52m$220–656
Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to St. Petersburg is to fly and Amtrak Thruway which costs $220 - $700 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Tampa via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
The distance between Portland and St. Petersburg is 2544 miles. The road distance is 3004.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 3 days 16h and costs $1,100 - $2,500.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Portland to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Portland to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to St. Petersburg is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,100 - $2,500 and takes 3 days 16h.
St. Petersburg is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 6:07 PM in Portland and 9:07 PM in St. Petersburg.
Portland to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to St. Petersburg via Chicago Union Station and Tampa in around 3d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Tampa via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Portland International Airport to Orlando via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Orlando via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Orlando via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to St. Petersburg is 3005 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Portland to St. Petersburg.
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