What is the cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Athens is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Athens?

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $130 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between St. Petersburg and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Athens. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Athens?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Athens is 564 miles. The road distance is 494 miles.

How do I travel from St. Petersburg to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Athens?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from St. Petersburg to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to Athens bus from?

St. Petersburg to Athens bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Athens bus arrive?

St. Petersburg to Athens bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Athens is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from St. Petersburg to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Athens?

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Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 132+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SRQ - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
7h 7m
$135–671
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cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus
13h 13m
$82–152
Drive 491.1 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Athenscar 491.1 mi
8h 31m
$90–130
Fly Tampa to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane TPA - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
7h 42m
$235–665
Fly Tampa to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane TPA - GSP
2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus
9h 6m
$235–600
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
15h 45m
$118–198

St. Petersburg to Athens by bus

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Distance: 560.6 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Athens Transit Center via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 13h 13m.

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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Athensby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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Drive 491.1 mi

Fly Tampa to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

Fly Tampa to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)