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St. Petersburg, Florida

Charter Bus Rental in St. Petersburg

Group transportation in St. Petersburg and across the Tampa Bay region — about 105 miles from our Orlando yard, under two hours away. Company-owned vehicles, our own drivers, and the price fixed in writing before you travel.

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From Orlando
~105 mi
Typical booking
Day trip
Passengers
14–56
St. Pete-Clearwater
Airport

Why us

Why groups in St. Petersburg book us

Our vehicles, our drivers

Every St. Petersburg trip runs on a company-owned Buses Anywhere vehicle. You are told which vehicle and which driver before you travel, not after something goes wrong.

We know the access rules

Tropicana Field, the Mahaffey Theater and the Dalí Museum each handle coaches differently. Knowing where a 45-foot vehicle can legally stop is most of the job, and it is decided before the day.

One price, in writing

The quote names the vehicle, the capacity, the times and the total — gratuity and fuel surcharge included, not added later.

Practical detail

What you actually need to know

The specifics that decide whether a group move goes smoothly — the things most charter sites leave out.

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Getting a group between Orlando and St. Petersburg

Roughly 105 road miles, under two hours without traffic. Close enough to run out and back in a single day on one vehicle, which is almost always cheaper than two one-way transfers.

St. Petersburg is a wedding and reunion market more than a convention one. Groups book a block downtown or on the beach and then need moving between a ceremony, a reception and a hotel across a bridge - which is exactly the trip that goes wrong in a dozen private cars. The Gulf beaches are also the most common second leg for Orlando theme-park groups adding a few days on the water.

Quote the day, not the clock
A St. Petersburg day trip with waiting time in the middle is a daily rate booking. Hourly billing on a trip that includes four idle hours costs you more for the same vehicle.
Tell us the venue, not just the city
St. Petersburg pickups differ by destination — Tropicana Field, the Mahaffey Theater and the Dalí Museum each have their own access and coach parking rules. Naming the venue at quote time is what stops a surprise on arrival.
Traffic is a season, not a time of day
I-4, I-95 and the Turnpike all behave differently in season, on event weekends and in summer. We plan the departure against the date, not against an average.

Where St. Petersburg groups actually go

The runs we quote most often in this market.

Wedding guest shuttles between downtown hotels and beach venues
The most common St. Petersburg booking we take.
Orlando park groups adding a Gulf beach leg
Regularly quoted from this market.
MCO and TPA arrivals to St. Pete Beach resorts
Regularly quoted from this market.
Tropicana Field and Mahaffey Theater group nights
Regularly quoted from this market.

What you get, and what it costs

Company-owned vehicles in Florida
Every Florida trip runs on a Buses Anywhere vehicle with our own driver — not a booking passed to whoever answers first. You are told which vehicle before you travel.
5-hour minimum on local charters
Hourly rates carry a 20% gratuity and 5% fuel surcharge, both shown in the published rate so the total is the total. Longer runs are usually cheaper on a daily rate.
Written confirmation before you pay
The vehicle, capacity, pickup point and times are all confirmed in writing, so there is nothing to argue about on the day.

Match your group to a vehicle

Which vehicle fits your group

Pick by headcount and luggage together. For the under two hours run from Orlando, the larger vehicle is almost always the cheaper mistake.

14 seats

14 Passenger Minibus

The smallest vehicle we run, and the point where splitting a group across cars stops making sense. One vehicle, one price, everyone together.

Best for

  • MCO airport transfers
  • Executive and small corporate moves
  • Small church and ministry groups
Rates & details
22 seats

22 Passenger Minibus

The most versatile size we run. Handles the majority of Orlando group work while staying small enough for hotel entrances and access lanes a full coach cannot use.

Best for

  • Hotel to theme park shuttles
  • Corporate shuttles and offsites
  • Church groups
Rates & details
28 seats

28 Passenger Minibus

The largest minibus before a full-size coach. Close to coach capacity while keeping the access advantages that matter at hotels, residential pickups and tighter venues.

Best for

  • Large church groups
  • Corporate offsites and roadshows
  • Theme park group transport
Rates & details
56 seats

56 Passenger Charter Coach

The full-size motorcoach: 56 reclining seats, onboard restroom, and under-floor luggage bays built for groups that travel heavy. The lowest cost per seat in the fleet.

Best for

  • Conventions at the Orange County Convention Center
  • Cruise groups to Port Canaveral
  • Tour operator itineraries
Rates & details

Traveling with fewer people?

Our shared shuttle runs MCO to Port Canaveral from $19.99 per person

Scheduled departures, no minimum party size. No gratuity or port fees added. Cheaper than a private charter when your group is small and your timing is flexible.

Shuttle times & rates

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Call (407) 856-1280 — a real dispatcher answers.

How far is St. Petersburg from Orlando by bus?

About 105 road miles, under two hours without traffic. That makes a same-day return trip realistic on one vehicle and one driver.

Do you serve St. Petersburg, or only Orlando?

We serve St. Petersburg directly. Florida trips run on company-owned Buses Anywhere vehicles with our own drivers, dispatched from Orlando. That includes airport transfers from St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) or Tampa International (TPA).

What size vehicles are available for St. Petersburg trips?

14, 22, 28 and 56 passenger vehicles. Size by headcount and luggage together — a group flying in for a week has real luggage volume, and that often decides between a minibus and a full coach.

How far in advance should we book a St. Petersburg charter?

As early as you can, and earlier than you think for peak dates. In season, on event weekends and around holidays, vehicles across the region book out well in advance and rates firm up. Off-peak, a couple of weeks is usually comfortable.

Keep planning

Related pages

Charter bus rates and minimums

Published hourly and daily rates, with the surcharges shown in the rate.

Our fleet

14, 22, 28 and 56 passenger vehicles.

Charter bus service by state

Groups travelling to Orlando from all 50 states.

Orlando transportation guides

Airports, parks, the port and the convention center.

Tell us the date, the headcount, and where you are going.

You will get a written quote with the vehicle, the price, and the plan — not a callback from a broker shopping your trip around.

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