How far is Tampa from Petersburg?

About 705 miles (1137 km) separate Tampa and Petersburg.

Bus Tampa to Petersburg from $122 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tampa to Petersburg on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:35pm	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 10h	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
	9:30am	Marion Transit Center North Platform	23h 30m	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
	11:10am	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 2h	1:30pm	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:25pm	University of South Florida	1d 10h	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:35pm	Marion Transit Center North Platform	1d 10h	9:00am	Petersburg Transportation Center	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to Petersburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $235	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$129 - $160	Average Duration19h 13m	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Tampa to Petersburg

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

1train per day

19h 13mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest ticket

103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$178

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance704 miles (1134 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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.

Amtrak

4/55,508 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,814 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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

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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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