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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train Floridian
    6h 44m
    $138–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    7h 23m
    $34–61

  3. Drive 212.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Jacksonvillecar car 212.5 mi
    4h 5m
    $39–56

  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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane SRQ - JAX
    8h 5m
    $91–514

  5. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, 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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane TPA - JAX
    8h 31m
    $326–658

St. Petersburg to Jacksonville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, 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 Jacksonville via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 7h 23m.

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