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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Tampa Bay areaby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Tampa Bay area by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from St. Petersburg ferry terminal to Tampa Ferry Terminalferry ferry St. Pete
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa Ferry Terminal to Tampa Bay areataxi taxi
    1h 5m
    $42–52

  2. Drive 34.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Tampa Bay areacar car 34.1 mi
    38 min
    $7–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    1h 31m
    $32–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St. Petersburg to Tampa Bay areataxi taxi 34.1 mi
    38 min
    $90–110

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  • Distance: 32.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Tampa Bay area, FL, USA?

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority operates a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lot hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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