St. Petersburg to Tampa Bus

St. Petersburg to Tampa Tampa to St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg to Tampa Route Summary

St. Petersburg to Tampa bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night train. The earliest bus departs from St. Petersburg bus station at 13:35h, arriving at Tampa bus station at 14:10h the same day. While latest bus departs at 20:45h, arriving at 21:45h the same day.
Departure station and country St. Petersburg, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country Tampa, USA (United States)
Travel Distance 23 mi
Average Trip Duration 00h 50min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price $5
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from St. Petersburg and Tampa by bus

The shortest travel distance between St. Petersburg and Tampa is 23 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:45 has a travel time of 00:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:10h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Tampa earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from St. Petersburg to Tampa. The overnight bus departs at and arrives at the same day.

Bus companies operating the St. Petersburg to Tampa route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1290 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about St. Petersburg or Tampa bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Tampa

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Tampa here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $5 (One-Way) or $10 (Return).

Travel reviews for St. Petersburg to Tampa bus

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