- Distance: 24.8 mi
- Duration: 1h 17m
The average bus between Tampa and St. Petersburg takes 1h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tampa to St. Petersburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Tampa and St. Petersburg. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tampa is at 7:19 PM which arrives into St. Petersburg at 8:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tampa station and arriving at St. Petersburg station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Tampa to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from Marion St N + Kennedy Blvd E station.
Tampa to St. Petersburg bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.
Book your Tampa to St. Petersburg bus tickets online with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
The distance between Tampa and St. Petersburg is 29.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority operates a bus from Marion St N + Kennedy Blvd E to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 23m.