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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Miami Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Delray Beach Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Delray Beach Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train Trirail
    7h 29m
    $180–265

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane SRQ - MIA
    4h 38m
    $38–284

  3. Bus via Fruitville

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus 203
    2. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to Miami Airportbus bus Tallahassee
    8h 31m
    $53–93

  4. Drive  257.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Miami Beachcar car 257.3 mi
    4h 34m
    $44–64

  5. 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 Miami Airport Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    9h 10m
    $50–85

  6. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, line 150 bus

    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 Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane TPA - MIA
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Collins Av & 18 Stbus bus
    5h 35m
    $558–1,108

  7. Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, taxi

    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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane TPA - FLL
    4. Take the taxi from Port of Miami Cruise Terminal to Miami Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $148–333

St. Petersburg to Miami Beach by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Miami Beach, FL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from St. Petersburg to Collins Av & 18 St via Tampa, Delray Beach Station, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Lincoln Rd & Washington Av via Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203, 301 Blvd W @ 9Th St Ext Ns, Downtown Transfer Station, Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, Miami Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami, Airport Intermodal Station, and Miami Airport Station in around 8h 31m.

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