There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg 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 Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
4h 59m$96–145Drive 100.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburgcar 100.1 mi
1h 45m$19–27Line 40 bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Drbus 40
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 53m$35–55Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
7h 12m$22–32
Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg station. However, there are services departing from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way and arriving at Grand Central Station - G via Orlando, FL and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg. However, there are services departing from LYNX Central and arriving at Tampa via Orlando. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Universal Studios Florida and St. Petersburg is 126 miles. The road distance is 100.7 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg, including transfers.
Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Lynx Central Florida Transport, depart from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way station.
Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Florida, FL, USA and St. Petersburg, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Orlando to Tampa once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Florida to Grand Central Station - G via Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL, and Gateway Mall - Shelter - 1 in around 5h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 407-841-5969
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lynx
Bus from Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way to Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Lynx
- Schedules at
- Lynx Routes and Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Lynx Central Florida Transport, arrive at Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr station.
Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Universal Studios Florida to St. Petersburg.
There are 2054+ hotels available in St. Petersburg.