How far is St. Petersburg from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance between the two cities is 195 miles (315 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale?

Most of the buses traveling from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale leave from Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop and arrive at Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Fort Lauderdale?

Once in Fort Lauderdale, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sea Experience, Fire and Safety Museum, International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale Boat Tours and Museum of Discovery and Science.

Bus St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Central Ave N	8h 35m	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	5h 15m	9:10pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:55pm	Central Ave N	4h 50m	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Central Ave N	5h 35m	1:15pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Central Ave N	7h 10m	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Central Ave N	5h 20m	5:45pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Central Ave N	8h 35m	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	5h 15m	9:10pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Central Ave N	4h 50m	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Fastest
	Bus	7:40am	Central Ave N	5h 35m	1:15pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Central Ave N	7h 25m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	1:35pm	Central Ave N	7h 10m	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Central Ave N	8h 35m	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Central Ave N	5h 35m	1:15pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Cheapest
Bus	1:55pm	Central Ave N	4h 50m	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Central Ave N	7h 10m	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	Central Ave N	5h 20m	5:45pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	5h 15m	9:10pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Central Ave N	8h 35m	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:35pm	Central Ave N	7h 10m	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55pm	Central Ave N	4h 50m	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Fastest
	Bus	7:40am	Central Ave N	5h 35m	1:15pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Central Ave N	7h 25m	2:40am	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	No tags
	Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	5h 15m	9:10pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags
	Bus	8:45pm	Central Ave N	8h 35m	5:20am	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Central Ave N	7h 10m	8:45pm	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	1:55pm	Central Ave N	4h 50m	6:45pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	Fastest
Bus	7:40am	Central Ave N	5h 35m	1:15pm	Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)	No tags
Bus	3:55pm	Central Ave N	5h 15m	9:10pm	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	No tags

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Get from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 35mAverage Duration

194 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus St. Petersburg Fort Lauderdale recent customer reviews

IT WAS GREAT! The drivers were very courteous and professional, the busses were very clean,were on time.

Vilma M.

August 13, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Where are the popular stops in St. Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale?

Stops in St. Petersburg

A - Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop

B - St Petersburg Bus Station

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A - Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave

B - Greyhound Station

C - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

D - Port Everglades Terminal 21

E - Port Everglades Cruise Terminal

F - Port Everglades Cruise Port

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$48

11/12

$46

Today

$44

11/14

$44

11/15

$44

11/16

$43

11/17

$42

11/18

$36

The cheapest trip from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $74 for a bus ticket from St. Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-18.