Find coaches from Tampa to Petersburg

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Next departures from Tampa to Petersburg on 11 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
University of South Florida
Petersburg Transportation CenterCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Tampa Bus Station
Petersburg Transportation CenterFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampa to Petersburg

Bus
Average priceUS$156 - US$235Average duration1d 2h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$129 - US$160Average duration19h 13m
103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Petersburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Petersburg. The journey takes about 19 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just US$129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
19h 13mAverage duration
US$129Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$178
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure09:30
Distance704 miles
Latest bus departure22:35

Tampa to Petersburg Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tampa - Petersburg

  1. What's the distance between Tampa and Petersburg by coach?

    The distance between Tampa and Petersburg by coach is approximately 705 miles (1137 km).

  2. How can I travel from Tampa to Petersburg avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tampa to Petersburg was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$152

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tampa and Petersburg!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Tampa to Petersburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Tampa to Petersburg will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Tampa to Petersburg.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Train from Tampa to Petersburg

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