What is the cheapest way to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Sunrise and St. Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunrise to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Southeast 3rd Avenue/Las Olas Boulevard and arriving at Grand Central Station - G via Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Marion Transit Parking Lot and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sunrise and St. Petersburg?

No, there is no direct train from Sunrise station to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arriving at Tampa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Sunrise to St. Petersburg?

The distance between Sunrise and St. Petersburg is 261 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.

How do I travel from Sunrise to St. Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $140 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunrise to St. Petersburg bus from?

Sunrise to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Fort Lauderdale International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Sunrise to St. Petersburg train from?

Sunrise to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Sunrise to St. Petersburg?

The best way to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Sunrise to St. Petersburg bus arrive?

Sunrise to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Where does the Sunrise to St. Petersburg train arrive?

Sunrise to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.

Can I drive from Sunrise to St. Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunrise to St. Petersburg is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Sunrise to St. Petersburg.

Where can I stay near St. Petersburg?

There are 2204+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.

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There are 8 ways to get from Sunrise to St. Petersburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampatrain Floridian
6h 25m
$142–243
Drive 241.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunrise to St. Petersburgcar 241.1 mi
4h 15m
$44–64
Bus via Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4
1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421
10h 2m
$48–79
Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, line 11 bus
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tampa (TPA)plane FLL - TPA
2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus
5h 21m
$118–559
Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Lakelandtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
8h 36m
$87–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tampa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0740s
2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
11h 25m
$48–94
Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Tampa, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus
2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)plane MIA - TPA
3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Central Ave + 30Th St Nbus
6h 13m
$764–1,122
Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 203 bus
1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Miami Airportbus
2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MIA - SRQ
3. Take the bus from Downtown Station to 34Th St S Nb/1St Av Sbus
6h 12m
$60–376

Sunrise to St. Petersburg by bus

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Sunrise, Broward County, FL, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Tampa Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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