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

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

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  1. Fly to Tampa

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SAN - TPA
    7h 43m
    $172–657

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 16h
    $1,348–2,847

  3. Drive 2,414.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to St. Petersburgcar car 2,414.3 mi
    38h 57m
    $441–637

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SAN - SRQ
    9h 43m
    $220–865

  5. Fly to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SAN - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    10h 35m
    $262–974

  6. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Orlandotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    4d 4h
    $1,087–2,402

San Diego to St. Petersburg by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,087Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to St. Petersburg via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Tampa in around 3d 16h.

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