St Petersburg Airport Transfer Charter Bus Rentals
Instead of calling five different companies and waiting on callbacks just to get a group to the airport, fill out one quick form right here and compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving St. Petersburg, Florida in seconds! Whether your group is heading to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge to Tampa International Airport (TPA), or making the run south over the Sunshine Skyway to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus fast, easy, and completely free to quote. Call 727-618-3180 or use the 30-second online tool right now to get started!
Airport Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com is the go-to place to find airport transportation in St. Petersburg because you're never stuck with just one fleet or whatever a single company happens to have available. Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com is not a local bus company — it's an advertising and quote-comparison website that brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you can compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing all in one place. Fill out one quick form and you'll see different buses and rates from a network of independent operators serving St. Pete, Pinellas County, and the entire Tampa Bay area in seconds. No account required, no waiting on callbacks — just fast, easy pricing online or by phone at 727-618-3180!
Pick From Every Bus Type for Airport Transportation
Keep your whole group together from the first pickup to the terminal curb with the right bus for your headcount! Through the network, you can compare sprinter vans for smaller parties, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for mid-size groups, and 56-passenger charter buses with undercarriage luggage bays for larger groups with plenty of bags. Every vehicle comes with climate control — essential on a Florida summer morning — and many include WiFi, power outlets, and overhead storage so your group arrives at the terminal relaxed and ready.
Compare pictures, amenities, and pricing side by side through the network and find exactly what you need!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 727-618-3180 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Beat the Howard Frankland Backup on Your Way to Tampa International Airport
You'll appreciate having one comfortable bus handling the Howard Frankland Bridge crossing when your group needs to reach Tampa International Airport (TPA) (4100 George J. Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607). Northbound I-275 construction has caused lane reductions and delays — especially during the 7–9 a.m. peak window — and splitting a large group into separate cars means everyone is stuck in that backup independently. One charter bus or minibus keeps the whole group together, lets passengers relax or work on the ride over, and drops everyone at the Arrivals/Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) curbside zone for their specific airside.
The departure level's west crossover is closed to buses; charter-bus pickups and drop-offs use the Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 1, or Red 2 Ground Transportation quad lots on Level 1, as shown in the TPA arriving passenger guide. Your bus waits at the Commercial Ground Transportation Facility, 2402 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607, until your group is ready, then moves forward from the TPA charter-bus staging instructions. Check current construction updates and ground transport details on the TPA ground transportation page before your travel date.
Book a Bus to PIE and Skip the Big-Airport Hassle Entirely
Book a group transfer to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (14700 Terminal Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33762) and your group gets one of the easiest airport experiences in the entire Tampa Bay area. PIE is a single-terminal airport — no multi-airside confusion, no Automated People Mover, no hunting for the right baggage claim level. Buses use the lower-level Arrivals curb outside baggage claim for pickup and drop-off, and the route from downtown St. Pete runs roughly 13 miles north up I-275 and west on FL-686 (Ulmerton Rd).
Off-peak, that's 20–30 minutes. Build in 35–50 minutes during school-hour and commute windows. For departures, drop-off is in front of the terminal between Ticketing A and B; for arrival loading and ground transportation, use the Ground Transportation Lot outside the west side of baggage claim, as shown on the PIE parking and terminal transportation page.
Your bus keeps the group and luggage together instead of sending everyone between separate curb locations. Confirm current curb assignments on the PIE ground transportation page before your trip.
Find Airport Transfers That Connect to Port Tampa Bay for Pre-Cruise Groups
Find a bus that handles both legs of your pre-cruise trip without the scramble! One of the most popular airport transportation requests in the St. Pete market is a multi-stop run: land at TPA or PIE, get the whole group to a St. Pete hotel for an overnight stay, then board a charter bus the next morning for the short trip to Port Tampa Bay (1101 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) for embarkation on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, or MSC. That's roughly 25 miles from downtown St. Pete via the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Through Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com, you can request that full itinerary in one quote — airport pickup, hotel drop, and cruise terminal transfer — so nothing is left to a last-minute rideshare scramble on sailing day.
Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com Is Ready to Help You Get to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Too
Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com is ready to help when your group's flight is into or out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (6000 Airport Circle, Sarasota, FL 34243) — about 55–60 miles south of downtown St. Pete via I-275 S over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I-75 S. SRQ is a single-terminal airport with a straightforward lower-level Arrivals curb for group pickup, and it's a common option for snowbirds and groups flying in during the November–April busy season. Plan for 55–80 minutes of travel time depending on traffic and bridge conditions. Keep in mind the Sunshine Skyway carries a $3.50 toll (SunPass or cash).
The Ground Transportation area sits on Level 1 beside baggage claim, with the passenger exit on the west side, so your bus meets the group right where everyone comes out with luggage; the SRQ terminal map shows the exact connection point. Check current details on the SRQ transportation page before you go.
With Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com, You'll Always Find the Right Bus for Snowbird Season and Peak Travel Windows
With Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com, you'll have access to the full network of transportation companies serving St. Pete right when you need them most — even during the busiest stretches of the year. Snowbird season runs November through April, and that window brings the single highest volume of airport transfer requests in all of Pinellas County as seasonal residents fly into TPA and PIE. Add the St. Pete Grand Prix in March, Tampa Bay Rays home games at Tropicana Field (1 Tropicana Dr, St. Petersburg, FL 33705) from April through September, and prom season across Pinellas County school districts in April and May — and the calendar fills fast.
Book three to six months out for peak dates, or call 727-618-3180 right now to lock in your group's transfer!
Not in St Petersburg? You Can Still Find Airport Transportation Nearby
With Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com, you're not limited to pickups inside St. Pete city limits. The network of transportation companies serves all of Pinellas County and the wider Tampa Bay region, so whether your group is starting from a hotel on St. Pete Beach, a resort in Clearwater, a home in Largo, or an office in Seminole, there's a bus ready for your route. You can also find airport transportation from Tampa, Clearwater, and communities across the region — all through one quick form.
Enter your pickup city, your airport, your date, and your group size to see what's available!
How Much Does Airport Transportation in St Petersburg Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 727-618-3180. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About St Petersburg Airport Transportation Services
Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, airport, date, and group size — and you're taken to a results page showing vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area. No account needed. If you'd rather talk it through, 727-618-3180 is answered every day of the year by a live team ready to build a custom quote around your itinerary.
Stpetersburgcoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website, not a bus company or motor carrier. You share your trip details once through the online form or by phone, and the results page shows available buses and pricing from independent operators serving your route through a national booking platform. You review the options, choose the vehicle that fits your group and budget, and book right online — all in just minutes, with no account required.
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the closest at roughly 13 miles north of downtown St. Pete via I-275 N and FL-686 W — about 20–30 minutes off-peak and 35–50 minutes during busy commute or school-hour windows. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 18–22 miles via I-275 N across the Howard Frankland Bridge — plan 25–40 minutes off-peak and 45–70 minutes during the morning peak, especially with ongoing bridge construction causing northbound lane reductions.
At TPA, commercial bus pickup and drop-off is on the Arrivals/Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) curbside zone for each airside building. TPA has four airsides (A, C, E, and F) connected by the Automated People Mover — confirm which airside your specific flight arrives at before the bus is called forward. The bus holds in the Ground Transportation Center staging area and pulls to the curb once your group has all luggage and is ready curbside.
Confirm current curb assignments on the TPA ground transportation page before your travel date.
At PIE, commercial buses use the lower-level Arrivals curb outside baggage claim for pickup and drop-off. PIE is a single-terminal airport, so there's no multi-airside or multi-level confusion — your whole group exits through the same baggage claim level. Have everyone collect their luggage and gather outside before calling the bus forward, since commercial vehicles stage off Terminal Blvd and pull to the curb when the group is ready.
Confirm current curb details on the PIE ground transportation page before your trip.
Book at least three to six months out for the best vehicle selection and pricing — and stretch that to six months or more if your travel falls during snowbird season (November–April), the St. Pete Grand Prix in March, Tampa Bay Rays home games, or prom season across Pinellas County in April and May. Those windows see the highest demand across the entire St. Pete and Tampa Bay market. Waiting until the last minute means higher rates and fewer buses to choose from.
Call 727-618-3180 now to lock in your date!
Yes — multi-stop hotel loops are one of the most common airport transfer setups booked through the network. A typical St. Pete run might loop from a hotel on Beach Drive NE to a second pickup on Central Avenue before heading north to PIE or across the Howard Frankland to TPA. Add roughly 10 minutes per stop when planning your departure window, and list your stops in the order you want them when you fill out the quote form.
A live agent at 727-618-3180 can help map the route if you're not sure of the best sequence.