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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TPA - LAX
    9h 17m
    $182–818

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane TPA - LGB
    12h 29m
    $111–431

  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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $417–792

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 14h
    $1,320–2,790

  5. Drive 2,454.6 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Los Angelescar car 2,454.6 mi
    41h 4m
    $448–648

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TPA - BUR
    11h 46m
    $251–1,015

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TPA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 47m
    $237–845

St. Petersburg to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,193.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Los Angeles Union Station via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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