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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to St. Petersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SFO - TPA
    9h 47m
    $216–1,218

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane OAK - TPA
    11h 24m
    $202–814

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3d 23h
    $1,370–2,886

  4. Drive 2,791.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to St. Petersburgcar car 2,791.4 mi
    47h 2m
    $510–736

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane SFO - SRQ
    11h 40m
    $222–872

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane OAK - SRQ
    11h 19m
    $268–1,018

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Orlando, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SFO - MCO
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus
    12h 22m
    $297–920

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ft. Myers, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane SFO - RSW
    2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 56m
    $265–837

  9. Bus, train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 11h
    $1,181–2,474

San Francisco to St. Petersburg by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,427.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tampa (TPA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to St. Petersburg via Richmond, Richmond, Chicago Union Station, and Tampa in around 3d 23h.

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