Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to St. Petersburg

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 100 bus, fly to Tampa, line 300 bus, line 11 bus

    best
    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
    $94–418

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    17h
    $302–554

  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 50m
    $115–192

  4. Drive 664 mi

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

  5. Line 100 bus, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 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 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 35m
    $114–612

  6. Fly 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
    8h 56m
    $110–350

Raleigh to St. Petersburg by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Raleigh to St. Petersburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 626.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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 $230–480 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 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers