There are 6 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane SRQ - JAX
6h 32m$95–611Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
8h 51m$32–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
8h 18m$134–239Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville-JAX227 mi
4h 8mDrive 227 mi
- Drive from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX)car 227 mi
4h 8m$42–60Fly from Tampa
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane TPA - JAX
6h 58m$305–655
St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX). However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Jia via Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX). However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Jacksonville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between St. Petersburg and Jacksonville Airport (JAX) is 258 miles. The road distance is 228.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), including transfers.
St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.
St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $300 - $700 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Jacksonville Airport (JAX), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Jacksonville once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Jia via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Fort Lauderdale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Jacksonville via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (941) 749-7116
- [email protected]
- Website
- mymanatee.org
Bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- mymanatee.org
- Seniors 80+, Children under 5
- $0
- Free trolleys
- $0
- students, Disabled, Seniors 60-79
- $1–9
- Adults 18-59
- $1–9
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville-JAX
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.
St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX) is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville Airport (JAX).
There are 464+ hotels available in Jacksonville Airport (JAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Petersburg and Jacksonville Airport (JAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.