TPA and PIE · Shared shuttle
Shuttle between Tampa and St. Pete–Clearwater airports
A short shared ride across Old Tampa Bay between Tampa International Airport and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.
TPA Shuttles runs a shared airport-to-airport shuttle between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), in both directions. The trip is about 14 miles by road, typically about 30 minutes of driving, depending on traffic. Book online in four steps or call 813-523-7346 — we confirm your departure time and fare before you pay.
Trip summary
- Airports
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
- Typical drive
- about 30 minutesTraffic on the bridges across Old Tampa Bay can add time.
- Distance
- about 14 miles by road
- Departures & fares
- We confirm your departure time and fare when you book.
Choose your direction:
TPA to PIE
Tampa to St. Pete–Clearwater
Board at Tampa International Airport and ride to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
Where to meet the shuttle at Tampa
Blue Express, Door 104 (downstairs)
- Collect your bags at baggage claim.
- Find the Blue Express sign on the third floor.
- Take the elevator or escalator downstairs to Door 104.
- Wait outside Door 104 for your shuttle.
We confirm these details with you when you book.
Full Tampa pickup guide Open Tampa International Airport in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Arriving at St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE)
The ride ends at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. We confirm the exact drop-off point when you book.
PIE to TPA
St. Pete–Clearwater to Tampa
Board at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and ride to Tampa International Airport.
Where to meet the shuttle at St. Pete–Clearwater
In front of the terminal at arrivals
- Collect your bags at baggage claim.
- Exit the terminal at arrivals.
- Wait in front of the terminal for your shuttle.
We confirm these details with you when you book.
Full St. Pete–Clearwater pickup guide Open St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Arriving at Tampa (TPA)
The ride ends at Tampa International Airport. We confirm the exact drop-off point when you book.
Ways to get between Tampa and St. Pete–Clearwater airports
| Option | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| TPA Shuttles shared shuttle | Airport to airport, shared with other travelers; set meeting point at each airport; booked ahead | Solo travelers and small groups connecting between these airports |
| TPA Shuttles private ride | A vehicle for your group only; ask about other pickups and drop-offs; quoted individually | Families and groups, or trips that don’t start and end at the airports |
| Rideshare or taxi | Door to door from the airport’s rideshare or taxi area; price varies with demand and time of day | Travelers who want a door-to-door ride on demand |
| Rental car | Drive yourself; one-way drop-off fees and parking may apply | Travelers who need a car during their stay |
Luggage and passengers
Luggage
One standard checked bag (up to 50 lb) and one personal item per adult passenger; additional bags may carry a fee.
Children
Car seats are not provided. Young children must ride in an age-appropriate child seat supplied by the passenger.
Accessibility
Call us before you travel to talk through mobility devices or boarding assistance.
Full details are in our passenger policies.
Questions about this route
How long does the ride take between Tampa and St. Pete–Clearwater airports?
The airports are about 14 miles apart by road. The drive typically takes about 30 minutes. Traffic on the bridges across Old Tampa Bay can add time. Leave plenty of time before a connecting flight.
What are the departure times and fares?
We confirm your departure time and fare when you book. You don’t pay anything until you’ve agreed to the fare.
Does the shuttle stop anywhere between the airports?
No. This is an airport-to-airport service — it doesn’t include hotel, theme-park, cruise-port or home pickups or drop-offs. For other destinations, ask about a private ride.
Where do I meet the shuttle?
See the meeting-point guides for Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. We confirm the meeting point when you book.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Call us as soon as you know your flight is delayed, on 813-523-7346. We’ll tell you what options are available for your ride.
How much luggage can I bring?
One standard checked bag (up to 50 lb) and one personal item per adult passenger; additional bags may carry a fee. We confirm these details with you when you book. Tell us about strollers, sports equipment or other large items in advance.
Other routes
Talk to us about your trip
Tell us your route, travel date, flight details and the number of passengers. We’ll confirm the departure time and fare with you directly.
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