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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Universal Studios Floridaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Universal Studios Florida by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train Floridian
    4h
    $93–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    5h 25m
    $16–28

  3. Drive 99.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Universal Studios Floridacar car 99.8 mi
    1h 45m
    $19–27

  4. Line 9 bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 42m
    $34–54

  5. Line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - G to Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4bus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    7h 18m
    $21–31

St. Petersburg to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tampa to Orlando once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Universal Studios Florida via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, and Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way in around 5h 25m.

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