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How to get fromRiverside to St. Petersburgby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to St. Petersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ONT - SRQ
    10h 36m
    $144–612

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    10h 49m
    $133–473

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 12h
    $2,214–3,519

  4. Drive  2,412.1 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to St. Petersburgcar car 2,412.1 mi
    39h 52m
    $413–596

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Tampa

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ONT - TPA
    10h 39m
    $168–708

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SNA - TPA
    13h 32m
    $182–494

  7. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tampa

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    12h 46m
    $180–648

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    3. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    13h 35m

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,179 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to St. Petersburg via Chicago Union Station and Tampa in around 3d 12h.

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