FL → FL · about 20 miles
Tampa to St. Petersburg bus schedule
FlixBus runs 20 direct buses a week from Tampa to St. Petersburg. The fastest takes 35 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 2:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 20
- Fastest trip
- 35m
- First bus
- 7:00 AM
- Last bus
- 2:40 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 7:35 AM | 35m | Daily | Tampa Bus Station to St. Petersburg | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:50 PM | 2:05 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Tampa USF Holly Drive to St. Petersburg | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 3:50 PM | 1h 10m | Daily except Wed | Tampa USF Holly Drive to St. Petersburg | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Tampa Where you get off in St. Petersburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Tampa
Where the bus stops in St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg FlixBus bus stop Map of St. Petersburg FlixBus bus stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: St. Petersburg to Tampa
Questions
How long is the bus from Tampa to St. Petersburg?
The fastest direct bus takes 35 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Tampa to St. Petersburg?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:40 PM (Daily except Wed).
Which bus companies go from Tampa to St. Petersburg?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Tampa?
Buses to St. Petersburg leave from Tampa Bus Station and Tampa USF Holly Drive.