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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    6h 35m
    $147–347

  2. Drive 450.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Charlestoncar car 450.3 mi
    8h 2m
    $83–119

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    11h 30m
    $245–443

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SRQ - CHS
    8h 19m
    $102–563

  5. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    14h 59m
    $156–326

St. Petersburg to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from St. Petersburg to Charleston via Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 30m.

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