Bus Tickets from Jacksonville, FL to St. Petersburg

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Next departures for Jacksonville to St. Petersburg on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Jacksonville Bus Station
Central Ave NCheapest
FlixBus
Jacksonville Bus Station
Central Ave NFastest
FlixBus
Jacksonville Bus Station
Central Ave NNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg

Bus
Average PriceUS$43 - US$90Average Duration9h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$48 - US$86Average Duration6h 21m
27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Petersburg. The journey takes about 6 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
6h 21mAverage Duration
US$48Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville, FL to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 50m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure8:05am
Distance300 km
Latest bus departure9:45pm

Jacksonville to St. Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Jacksonville, FL - St. Petersburg

  1. What is the distance between Jacksonville and St. Petersburg?

    The distance between Jacksonville and St. Petersburg is around 291 km (181 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Jacksonville Amtrak Station, in Jacksonville, and end it at Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop, in St. Petersburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-29
US$94
08-30
US$65
Today
No data
09-01
US$60
09-02
US$37
09-03
US$36
09-04
US$49
09-05
US$54
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to St. Petersburg was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Jacksonville, FL to St. Petersburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$94 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to St. Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Jacksonville to St. Petersburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to St. Petersburg?

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