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

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to California is to fly which costs $180 - $800 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to California is to fly which takes 8h 58m and costs $390 - $1,000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to California station. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between St. Petersburg and California?

No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to California. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 14h.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to California?

The distance between St. Petersburg and California is 2126 miles. The road distance is 2469 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $410 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from St. Petersburg to California, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the St. Petersburg to California train from?

St. Petersburg to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train, bus or fly from St. Petersburg to California?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to California is to fly which takes 8h 58m and costs $390 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $1,300 - $2,800 and takes 3 days 14h.

Where does the St. Petersburg to California bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between St. Petersburg and California?

California is 3h behind St. Petersburg. It is currently 10:53 PM in St. Petersburg and 7:53 PM in California.

Where does the St. Petersburg to California train arrive?

St. Petersburg to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to California?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to California is 2469 miles. It takes approximately 41h 4m to drive from St. Petersburg to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3272+ hotels available in California.

St. Petersburg to California - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane TPA - SAN
8h 58m
$397–960
Fly to Long Beach Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane TPA - LGB
11h 23m
$187–757
Bus
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 Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 12h
$417–822
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3d 14h
$1,320–2,789
Drive 2,454.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Los Angelescar 2,454.6 mi
41h 4m
$448–648
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TPA - LAX
9h 17m
$222–818
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane TPA - SFO
9h 55m
$216–1,219

St. Petersburg to California by bus

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2d 12hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,113.6 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Los Angeles Union Station via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 4h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 6h 42m
When: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h 46m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–550

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 6h 37m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $130–550

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 7h 1m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–550

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 6h 50m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–550

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–550

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–550

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–600

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–550

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $140–550

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–600

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 7h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $150–600

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 12m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 6h 45m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190–750

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 8h 33m
When: Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $180–750

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 22m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 8h 55m
When: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–800

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 10h 45m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $180–750

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