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

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Florida is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Florida is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Florida. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Florida. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Florida?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Florida is 268 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Florida without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $130 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from St. Petersburg to Florida, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St. Petersburg to Florida?

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Florida is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the St. Petersburg to Florida bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Petersburg to Florida train arrive?

St. Petersburg to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Florida?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Florida is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from St. Petersburg to Florida.

Where can I stay near Florida?

There are 575+ hotels available in Florida.

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
6h 44m
$138–236
Bus
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 Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
7h 42m
$35–58
Drive 212.5 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Jacksonvillecar 212.5 mi
4h 5m
$39–56

St. Petersburg to Florida by bus

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 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, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 7h 42m.

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