There are 4 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Orlandotrain Floridian
4h 1m$94–138Drive 99 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlandocar 99 mi
1h 43m$19–27Line 9 bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus 9
- Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 42m$34–54Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus 9
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus FlixBus 2421 / ...
7h 19m$21–32
St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg station to Universal Orlando. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station - G and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via St. Petersburg and Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at LYNX Central via Orlando Health/Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between St. Petersburg and Universal Orlando is 124 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando, including transfers.
St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from Grand Central Station - G.
St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Universal Orlando, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Orlando once daily. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station - G to Universal Orlando via Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4, St. Petersburg, Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 6h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- psta.net
Bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- psta.net
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- psta.net
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4 station.
St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from St. Petersburg to Universal Orlando.
There are 6334+ hotels available in Universal Orlando.




