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How to get fromSpringfield to Clearwaterby train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Clearwater by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Tampa

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane STL - TPA
    8h 24m
    $456–2,067

  2. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane BMI - PIE
    6h 31m
    $111–491

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 24m
    $155–288

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    45h 32m
    $612–1,292

  5. Drive 1,054.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Clearwatercar car 1,054.3 mi
    18h 49m
    $193–278

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane PIA - PIE
    6h 27m
    $115–484

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane STL - SRQ
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    10h 41m
    $195–874

  8. Train to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane BLV - PIE
    7h
    $141–522

Springfield to Clearwater by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,006.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Park St Terminal - Platform - B via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A in around 26h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Clearwater via Chicago Union Station and Tampa in around 45h 32m.

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