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

The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Lake City is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Lake City is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between St. Petersburg and Lake City?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Lake City station. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Lake City Bus Station via Tampa Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and Gainesville Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from St. Petersburg to Lake City?

The distance between St. Petersburg and Lake City is 208 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Lake City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from St. Petersburg to Lake City, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the St. Petersburg to Lake City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Petersburg to Lake City?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Lake City is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from St. Petersburg to Lake City.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Lake City?

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Where can I stay near Lake City?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lake City.

St. Petersburg to Lake City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Lake City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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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 Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus
8h 18m
$31–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0760S
8h 49m
$147–254
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Lake Citycar 193.8 mi
3h 14m
$36–52

St. Petersburg to Lake City by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 18mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Lake City Bus Station via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, and Gainesville Bus Stop in around 8h 18m.

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