There are 6 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) by plane, taxi, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Fort Lauderdale, taxi • 1 h 12 min
$90 - $285
Cheapest option
Bus Megabus • 8 h 43 min
$17 - $43
4 alternative options
Fly from Miami, taxi • 2 h 45 min
$132 - $349
Bus The Florida Express Bus • 6 h 19 min
$60 - $62
Train • 8 h 22 min
$53 - $129
Drive • 4 h 16 min
$25 - $40
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL), USA and St. Petersburg Airport (PIE), USA?
The Florida Express Bus operates a bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) twice daily. Tickets cost $55 - $57 and the journey takes 4 h 30 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) once daily. Tickets cost $45 - $120 and the journey takes 4 h 43 min.

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $360

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $360

- Website
- silverairways.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 16 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $400

- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $250

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak to Tampa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $120
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Business Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Room
- $210 - $300

- Phone
- 407-442-2810
- Website
- busticketreservations.com
Bus from Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport to Tampa, FL - McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $57
- Schedules at
- busticketreservations.com
- Book at
- busticketreservations.com

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $35
- Schedules at
- us.megabus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 813-253-0121
- Website
- yellowcaboftampa.com
Cab Plus
- Phone
- +1 813-288-8888
- Website
- cabplus.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
The distance between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) and St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) is 324 km. The road distance is 417 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) is to bus which costs $16 - $45 and takes 8 h 43 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
The quickest way to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) is to fly and taxi which takes 1 h 12 min and costs $90 - $290.
Is there a direct bus between Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) and St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE). However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport and arriving at Ulmerton Rd + 38Th St N via Palm Av @ 20th St and Marion Transit Parking Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 h 19 min.
How long does it take to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?
It takes approximately 1 h 12 min to get from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) to St. Petersburg Airport (PIE), including transfers.