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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Santa Rosa Beachby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Santa Rosa Beach by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Petersburg to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flying J Travel Cntr - Tallahassee, FL to Whataburger - Defuniak Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Whataburger - Defuniak Springs to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 55m
    $187–357

  2. Drive 372.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Santa Rosa Beachcar car 372.4 mi
    7h 27m
    $68–99

  3. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane SRQ - ECP
    3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $195–681

  4. Fly Tampa to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane TPA - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    6h 7m
    $155–470

  5. Fly Tampa to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane TPA - ECP
    2. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $178–592

  6. Fly Tampa to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane TPA - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $153–562

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Petersburg to Santa Rosa Beach. However, you can take the line 34 bus to Shoppes At Park Place - Shelter - B, take the bus to Tallahassee, take the taxi to Flying J Travel Cntr - Tallahassee, FL, take the bus to Whataburger - Defuniak Springs, then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from St. Petersburg to Santa Rosa Beach in around 7h 27m.

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