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 $120 - $340 and takes 10h 16m.

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 9h 11m and costs $130 - $650.

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 13h.

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 2478.8 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 13h and costs $490 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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 9h 11m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $800 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train, which costs $2,200 - $3,600 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 4:02 PM in St. Petersburg and 1:02 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 2479 miles. It takes approximately 40h 40m to drive from St. Petersburg to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 216+ hotels available in California.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Petersburg to California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or 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
9h 11m
$137–610
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TPA - LAX
9h 37m
$122–458
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 13h
$492–762
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
$2,225–3,594
Drive 2,464.4 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Los Angelescar 2,464.4 mi
40h 40m
$436–629
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane TPA - SFO
10h 16m
$126–339
Fly to Long Beach Airport
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane TPA - LGB
11h 54m
$157–657

St. Petersburg to California by bus

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2d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,113.6 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American 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 13h.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 10m
When: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–600

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

Ave. Duration: 6h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 7h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Tampa to San Diego International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 42m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $130–600

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–430

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $100–430

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 7h 7m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $100–430

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

Ave. Duration: 7h 2m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $100–430

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 10m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $100–430

Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 13m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $100–430

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $110–470

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 8h 6m
When: Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Estimated price: $110–480

Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–480

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–650

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Dallas

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–650

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt

Ave. Duration: 7h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–650

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 7h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–650

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Nashville

Ave. Duration: 7h 52m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $160–700

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Denver

Ave. Duration: 9h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $160–650

Flights from Tampa to Long Beach Airport via Austin

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $150–650

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