FL → FL · about 20 miles
St. Petersburg to Tampa bus schedule
FlixBus runs 20 direct buses a week from St. Petersburg to Tampa. The fastest takes 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:45 PM and the last at 9:20 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 30m
- First bus
- 1:45 PM
- Last bus
- 9:20 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from St. Petersburg and arrives at Tampa Bus Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:45 PM | 2:20 PM | 35m | Daily | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:10 PM | 3:50 PM | 40m | Daily | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:20 PM | 9:50 PM | 30m | Daily except Tue | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in St. Petersburg Where you get off in Tampa The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg FlixBus bus stop Map of St. Petersburg FlixBus bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Tampa
Return trip: Tampa to St. Petersburg
Questions
How long is the bus from St. Petersburg to Tampa?
The fastest direct bus takes 30 minutes; the typical trip is 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from St. Petersburg to Tampa?
The earliest departure is at 1:45 PM (Daily) and the last at 9:20 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from St. Petersburg to Tampa?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in St. Petersburg?
Buses to Tampa leave from St. Petersburg FlixBus bus stop.