The cheapest and fastest buses from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 2 buses that leave Orlando, FL for St. Petersburg, FL on Sun, Apr 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:35 AM3h00Orlando, FL12:35 PMSt. Petersburg, FL$261One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM3h30Orlando, FL8:50 PMSt. Petersburg, FL$451One-way0 transfers
9:35 AM3h00Orlando, FL12:35 PMSt. Petersburg, FL$261One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM3h30Orlando, FL8:50 PMSt. Petersburg, FL$451One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $428 Average price |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 8m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL buses for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 3h00 | 11:35 AM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 3h15 | 6:05 PM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Orlando, The Florida Mall, FL | 3h30 | 7:50 PM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Orlando, N John Young Pkwy (Greyhound Bus Station) | 2h55 | 7:50 PM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Buses from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:35, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 4:35 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FLYou can travel by bus between Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL with FlixBus for as low as $17 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburg, FL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Petersburg, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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