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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tampa
    Departure location: Tampa Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $9
Bus Tampa to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Bus Tampa to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$16
Average bus trip duration30m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure11:10 AM
Distance17 miles (26 km)
Latest bus departure7:20 PM

Tampa to St. Petersburg Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:10AM - 7:20PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$16
Minimum Trip Duration25m
Average Bus Trip Duration30m
Distance17 miles (26 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Tampa - St. Petersburg

The bus is the best choice to get to St. Petersburg without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Tampa to St. Petersburg takes around 30m on average, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 13 miles (21 km) that separate the two cities.

About 13 miles (21 km) separate Tampa and St. Petersburg.

You can choose from 5 travel times and travel with FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Tampa to St. Petersburg may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 11:10 AM and ending at 7:20 PM.

If you're headed to St. Petersburg from Tampa, chances are that your bus will leave from Tampa USF, FL and arrive at Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $12 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to St. Petersburg from Tampa.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Tampa to St. Petersburg is $16. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $12 and $24, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg! The round-trip travel time is around 50m. So you'll have enough time to visit St. Petersburg before returning to Tampa in the evening.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tampa to St. Petersburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $9 for a bus ticket from Tampa to St. Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2024-04-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Tampa to St. Petersburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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