There are 7 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Miami by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 56m$202–293Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane SRQ - MIA
3h 46m$35–281Bus via Bradenton
- Take the bus from Bradenton to Miamibus Houston
8h 5m$60–95Drive 252.9 mi
- Drive from St. Petersburg to Miamicar 252.9 mi
4h 30m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
8h 18m$47–82Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
4h 43m$555–1,105Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane TPA - FLL
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain
5h 53m$108–291
St. Petersburg to Miami by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Miami is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Miami is to bus and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg station to Miami. However, there are services departing from Psta Grand Central Station and arriving at Miami via Downtown Station and Bradenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Miami station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Miami Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between St. Petersburg and Miami is 278 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Miami without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from St. Petersburg to Miami, including transfers.
St. Petersburg to Miami bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Bradenton station.
St. Petersburg to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Miami is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs $200 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bradenton, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Miami, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Bradenton to Miami once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Miami Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Fort Lauderdale Airport Station to Metrorail Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Bradenton to Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- 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
Bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Miami Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
St. Petersburg to Miami bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Miami station.
St. Petersburg to Miami train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Miami Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Miami is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from St. Petersburg to Miami.
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