The cheapest and fastest buses from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave St. Petersburg, FL for Fort Lauderdale, FL on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €35.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €71 Average price |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $60 |
Live departures
St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL bus times
The table below shows live departures for St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+![]() | 6:35 PM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 9h05 | 3:40 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 4h50 | 11:45 PM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:40 PM Saint Petersburg, Central Avenue N / Dr Martin Luther King St Jr, FL | 5h35 | 6:15 PM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Buses from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FLYou can travel by bus between St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL with FlixBus, Greyhound, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority for as low as $34 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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