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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Floridaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    6h 43m
    $193–286

  2. Drive  212.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Jacksonvillecar car 212.5 mi
    4h 5m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    7h 43m
    $38–63

  4. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus, fly

    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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    5h 11m
    $107–278

St. Petersburg to Florida by bus

Calendar46Weekly Buses
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Newnan St + Ashley St via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 7h 43m.

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