There are 6 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Plantation by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, 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 Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 36m$184–276Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train
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
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
5h 29m$41–300Bus
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airportbus FlixBus 2421
8h 58m$46–73Drive 234 mi
- Drive from St. Petersburg to Plantationcar 234 mi
4h 3m$43–62Line 11 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, line 22 bus
- 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 bus from Tri-Rail/Fort Lauderdale Station to Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lanebus
6h 1m$108–293Line 11 bus to Tampa, fly to Miami International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane TPA - MIA
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain
6h 27m$611–1,414
St. Petersburg to Plantation by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Plantation is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Plantation is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Plantation. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via Tampa Bus Station, Airport/Rental Car Center and Central Terminal -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Plantation station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between St. Petersburg and Plantation is 258 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Plantation without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from St. Petersburg to Plantation, including transfers.
St. Petersburg to Plantation bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.
St. Petersburg to Plantation train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Plantation is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $180 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Airport/Rental Car Center, Central Terminal Bay C1 - Route 1, and Central Terminal - in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Tampa to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- 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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
Train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $4–6
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Lauderdale International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- +1 954-357-8400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Broward County Transit
Bus from Tri-Rail/Fort Lauderdale Station to Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Broward County Transit
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Booking & Getting There
St. Petersburg to Plantation bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.
St. Petersburg to Plantation train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Plantation is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from St. Petersburg to Plantation.
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