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How to get fromRaleigh to St. Petersburgby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane RDU - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Station to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av Sbus bus
    6h 21m
    $74–412

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    17h
    $467–697

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2411 / ...
    17h 58m
    $115–169

  4. Drive  664 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to St. Petersburgcar car 664 mi
    11h 16m
    $122–175

  5. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RDU - 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
    6h 29m
    $88–468

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RDU - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    9h 2m

  7. Train to Concord, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Kannapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Concord (USA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane USA - PIE
    7h 32m
    $197–565

Raleigh to St. Petersburg by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $400–650 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Grand Central Station - G via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 in around 17h 58m.

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