St. Petersburg Charter Bus & Party Bus Rentals
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Find the Right Party Bus for Your St. Petersburg Trip
Clearwaterpartybuscompany.com connects you to a wide network of bus companies serving St. Petersburg and the greater Tampa Bay area, so you get a large selection of vehicles, price points, and service types through one quick form instead of calling around one by one. Whether you're after a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a small birthday group, a 25-passenger party bus loaded with LED lighting and an onboard bar, or a full-size 56-passenger charter bus for a conference shuttle at the Hilton Bayfront — the right vehicle is in the network and a quote is ready in under 30 seconds.
This website makes it simple to compare bus companies ready to handle transportation for any occasion, with a wide range of bus types, amenity levels, and price points to look through instead of contacting providers one by one. Call 727-627-0790 any time to narrow down options, work through your itinerary, and find a package that fits your headcount and your budget.
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St. Petersburg Charter Bus & Party Bus Rentals for Every Group
Browse the full vehicle lineup to find the right fit for your group! Options available through the network include 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15–35 passenger minibuses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses — all with all-inclusive quotes in under 30 seconds.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses/vehicles listed above are examples, not the exact makes and models available. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact bus or vehicle you will receive. Exact vehicle photos, amenities, availability, and pricing are shown with your quote when available. For help comparing options, call 727-627-0790.
Amenities Available for Your St. Petersburg Bus Rental
Not every St. Pete group trip calls for the same setup. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, wraparound perimeter seating, flat-panel TVs, and a Bluetooth sound system — ideal for bachelorette nights down Central Avenue or birthday pub crawls through the Warehouse Arts District. Sprinter vans and Sprinter limos work great for smaller groups or executive transfers, with leather seating, USB charging, and tinted windows at every seat.
Full-size charter buses bring reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — the right pick for long hauls down I-275 or large conference circuits across the region. Amenities vary by vehicle, so compare options through the website to find the exact setup your group needs.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Cup Holders and Accent Lighting
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are just common types of features available on party buses. Exact vehicle features vary by provider and availability. After you submit your quote request, you will see a results page to browse your available options. To confirm the exact amenities included on a specific bus, simply call 727-627-0790.
St. Petersburg Party Bus Prices for Your Trip
With quotes available in under 30 seconds, Clearwaterpartybuscompany.com is the fastest way to compare party bus and charter bus pricing across the St. Pete area. To give you an idea of what to expect: 14-passenger Sprinter limos typically run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Actual pricing will vary based on your date, itinerary length, and the vehicle you choose — Grand Prix weekend in March and summer beach-season weekends historically drive demand up significantly across the network.
Call 727-627-0790 any time for a free, all-inclusive price quote — or use the online tool to check availability. Check out the party bus prices page to learn more.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 727-627-0790. | |||
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This website is a comparison and quote-request platform that helps you compare providers serving your area. That means you get a wide range of bus models and price points to compare, and you can put together one-way transfers, round-trips, and multi-day packages to match exactly what you're planning. When you want to rent a party bus in St. Pete, you're pulling from the full network — not locked into one company's limited availability.
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St. Petersburg Party Bus Rentals for Every Occasion
Clearwaterpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare group transportation for every occasion across St. Petersburg and Pinellas County! From airport transfers and wedding shuttles, to bachelorette parties, prom, sporting events, concerts, corporate shuttles, and school field trips — whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it. Call 727-627-0790 to get your group moving!
St. Petersburg Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Two airports serve the greater St. Pete area, and both come with real logistics challenges for groups. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (14700 Terminal Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33762) is just 10–12 miles from downtown St. Pete and handles dozens of routes through Allegiant, Sun Country, and other carriers. For PIE pickups, commercial vehicles use the Ground Transportation area on the arrivals level — have your entire group assembled with luggage before calling for the bus, since commercial staging time at the airport is limited.
Read the PIE airport transportation guide for full pickup logistics before your trip.
For larger group arrivals, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is about 22 miles from downtown St. Pete via I-275 North across the Howard Frankland Bridge and sees considerably heavier traffic — especially during morning peak hours and major event weekends. A private bus with undercarriage luggage bays handles the I-275 run with everyone together instead of splitting across multiple rideshares after a long flight. Read the TPA group transportation guide for terminal logistics.
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St. Petersburg Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A Central Avenue bachelorette night in St. Pete is one of the best in the Tampa Bay area — the 2200–2600 blocks pack in rooftop bars, drag shows, dance clubs, and late-night restaurants within a few walkable blocks. The problem is getting the crew there and back. Street parking along Central Avenue disappears by 9 PM on weekends, and rideshare surge pricing kicks in hard after midnight when everything closes at once.
A 15- to 50-passenger St. Petersburg bachelorette party bus keeps the whole crew together from the first pickup to the last drop-off, with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound from the moment you roll. Start with rooftop cocktails at The Birchwood (340 Beach Dr NE) overlooking Tampa Bay, then work your way through Central Avenue stops like Station House, Fuego, and Bar Iguana — and stay as late as you want, because nobody has to be the designated driver and the bus runs on your schedule instead of a rideshare app's surge clock. Call 727-627-0790 to get started!
St. Petersburg Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
St. Petersburg has a growing tradition of large quinceañera and milestone birthday celebrations, and a party bus arrival makes an entrance nobody in the room forgets. Birthday party buses seating 15 to 50 are available in multiple configurations, and you can request specific bus colors to match your theme — white, black, or silver options are available through the network. Whether the celebration heads to a private event hall in Pinellas County, a waterfront dinner along Beach Drive NE, or a multi-stop night ending at a venue in Gulfport, the bus keeps every guest together instead of splitting the party across separate cars.
For adult milestone birthdays planning a night through the Central Avenue bar scene or a sunset dinner at a St. Pete Beach waterfront restaurant, a party bus found through this site handles pickup, navigation, and drop-off across St. Pete and the surrounding area so nobody has to manage logistics in an unfamiliar city. Use the online quote tool to check bus availability in seconds, or call 727-627-0790 to get a package put together!
St. Petersburg Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Concert nights in downtown St. Pete are excellent — the parking situation around the venues is not. The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater (400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) seats over 2,000 and draws major touring acts throughout the season, with street parking along 1st Street and nearby side streets filling well before show time. Nearby parking garages work for individual cars but add a long walk back after a late show.
Jannus Live (16 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) is St. Pete's outdoor music venue — a tree-lined courtyard that runs everything from indie rock to Latin nights, and the surrounding blocks get picked clean of parking spots on busy weekend shows. A St. Petersburg concert bus rental drops your whole group at the entrance and picks everyone up when the show wraps, so no one is navigating a dark parking garage at midnight. For summer or holiday weekend shows, book 4–6 weeks out at minimum.
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St. Petersburg Corporate Event Transportation
Corporate events in St. Pete tend to spread across multiple hotels and venues, and coordinating everything without one shared vehicle creates real scheduling risk. The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront (333 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) and the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club (501 5th Ave NE) are the two most common anchor hotel blocks for St. Pete conferences. A minibus shuttle running between them and a nearby conference venue keeps your group on schedule instead of waiting on separate rideshares across downtown.
For team events at the St. Pete Pier (800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701), a charter bus drops the entire group at the Pier entrance and waits in a nearby permitted zone — the Pier's surface parking fills completely during any midday event, and circling for a spot wastes time that could be spent at the venue. Executive Sprinter vans work well for smaller VIP transfers between hotel properties and dinner venues along Beach Drive NE. Call 727-627-0790 to discuss St. Petersburg corporate shuttle packages and group rates!
St. Petersburg Private Event Transportation Services
When the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg rolls through downtown each March, it closes a significant stretch of the downtown street grid — sections of Bayshore Drive SE and the waterfront corridor become part of the temporary IndyCar race circuit, and what's left of the parking supply gets reserved weeks before race weekend. IndyCar draws massive crowds to a zone where standard transportation options simply don't function the way they do on a normal weekend.
A St. Petersburg private event charter bus gets your group in before the worst of the road closures set in, drops at the nearest permitted access point to the circuit, and picks everyone up at a pre-confirmed time so nobody ends up stranded after the checkered flag. Grand Prix buses fill well ahead of race weekend — if your group is coming in for the race, get transportation set up the moment your tickets are confirmed. St. Pete Pride in June is another event where parking in the downtown and Grand Central district becomes genuinely impossible, and a private bus is the obvious solution.
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St. Petersburg Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in Pinellas County runs late April through May, and demand for party buses spikes dramatically — high schools from St. Pete to Clearwater to Largo to Dunedin hold proms within the same 6-week window, and buses in the network book out fast. For prom: book by January or expect higher pricing or no availability.
A typical 6-hour prom package for 30 students — school pickup, a pre-prom photo stop at Vinoy Park with Tampa Bay behind you, hotel ballroom drop-off, and a late-night return — might run $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked 4–5 months early, versus $2,800–$3,500 or more when booked close to the date. Those are example figures to give you a planning reference, not a locked-in quote. St. Petersburg prom bus rentals are available through the network — compare options and call 727-627-0790 to get started before dates fill up!
St. Petersburg School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Teachers and chaperones will love how fast it is to compare bus types and pricing on Clearwaterpartybuscompany.com — and help is available to work through the logistics of any field trip itinerary. A full-size charter bus handles St. Pete field trips to the Salvador Dalí Museum (1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) with room for backpacks in the overhead bins and undercarriage storage for equipment. The museum's main bus approach is via 1st Avenue South at Dali Boulevard — confirm your group arrival time with the museum's group sales team at (727) 823-3767 before your visit.
For outdoor educational trips to Sunken Gardens (1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704), a minibus is a great fit for a single class — metered street parking along 4th Street is limited, and a clean bus drop-off is far easier than coordinating a carpool. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. Call 727-627-0790 to set up your St. Petersburg school event bus!
St. Petersburg Sporting Event Transportation
Tampa Bay Rowdies fans heading to Al Lang Stadium (230 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) know that downtown St. Pete parking on match days is a genuine challenge — surface lots and garages around the waterfront corridor fill early on sold-out nights, and post-match rideshare demand at the street-side pickup zones is consistently high. A private charter bus or party bus rental keeps your whole fan group on one coordinated departure plan instead of scattering across downtown hunting for separate rides after the final whistle.
For the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, IndyCar races on a temporary street circuit built through the downtown waterfront — standard parking options don't exist inside the circuit zone, and rideshare demand spikes hard across race weekend. A St. Petersburg sporting event bus rental navigates to a permitted drop-off, deposits your group near the action, and picks everyone up at a pre-set time so the whole day runs on your schedule. Grand Prix and Rowdies playoff dates book out early — call 727-627-0790 to secure your group's spot!
St. Petersburg Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
St. Pete wedding venues come with a familiar challenge: guests staying at downtown hotels have no obvious way to reach waterfront ceremony spaces and reception halls without navigating unfamiliar one-way streets. The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club (501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) is one of the top wedding venues in Pinellas County, and on Saturday evenings in high season, parking around the Marina District fills before the ceremony even starts. A St. Petersburg wedding shuttle bus running a loop from the downtown hotel block to the venue takes the navigation problem off the table entirely for your guests.
For ceremonies and receptions at The Don CeSar (3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706), the 25-minute run from downtown hotels down Pinellas Bayway can stretch to 45 minutes on a busy Saturday evening with beach traffic backed up on Gulf Boulevard. One minibus or charter bus gets your guest list there together on a single clean departure window, instead of stringing them across a dozen rideshares arriving at different times. Call 727-627-0790 to start building your wedding transportation package!
St. Petersburg Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
St. Pete's craft brewing scene is genuinely excellent, and a group brewery crawl is one of the best ways to spend a Saturday here. The best stops are spread across a wide stretch of the city — 3 Daughters Brewing (222 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712) is anchored in the Warehouse Arts District, Green Bench Brewing Company (1133 Baum Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705) is up in the Old Northeast neighborhood, and Cage Brewing (2001 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712) is just off Central Avenue. Street parking at each location ranges from tight to nonexistent on busy weekend afternoons.
A St. Petersburg pub crawl bus rental keeps your group together in one comfortable vehicle from the first pint to the last, without anyone taking the wheel or hunting for street parking between taps. Add Cycle Brewing (534 Central Ave) and Barley Mow Brewing (724 Dr. MLK Jr St N) to the circuit for a full-day tour of the best craft beer St. Pete has to offer. Call 727-627-0790 to get your brewery crawl package started!
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in St. Petersburg & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Petersburg Party Bus Rentals
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Enter your trip details into the online form — date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations — and you'll see available options from bus companies serving your area. Compare photos, amenities, and estimated prices in one place, without needing to create an account. If you prefer to talk it through first, call 727-627-0790 any time for help working through your options.
How much does a party bus cost in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg party bus and charter bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. To give you an idea: small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific date and itinerary is to call 727-627-0790 or use the online quote tool.
Check out the party bus prices page for more detail.
When should I book for Grand Prix weekend in St. Petersburg?
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (IndyCar) typically runs in late March and is one of the highest-demand transportation weekends of the year in St. Pete. Buses in the network start filling 6–8 weeks before race weekend, and the closer you get, the fewer options remain at reasonable rates. If your group is coming in for the Grand Prix, get started the moment your tickets are confirmed — waiting until March almost always means paying significantly more or going without.
Can I get a bus to St. Pete Beach or the Gulf beach communities?
Yes — buses in the network serve St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille, Treasure Island, and the barrier island communities. The run from downtown St. Pete down Pinellas Bayway to St. Pete Beach is 25–30 minutes on a clear day. For group beach days covering multiple stops — brunch in downtown, afternoon at Fort De Soto Park, sunset at Pass-a-Grille — a charter bus or minibus keeps everyone on one itinerary instead of juggling separate cars across the barrier islands.
What bus size works best for a Central Avenue night out?
A 20- to 30-passenger party bus is the most popular fit for Central Avenue bar crawls — big enough for a solid group, small enough to handle drop-off and pickup logistics on a busy Saturday night. For larger bachelorette or birthday groups of 35–50, a full-size 40-passenger party bus or minibus is available through the network. All sizes come with onboard bar setups and sound systems, so the party starts the moment everyone boards.
Popular St. Petersburg Party Bus Destinations
From waterfront performance venues and iconic beachfront resorts to craft breweries and historic stadiums, a St. Petersburg party bus can cover a lot of ground in a single outing. Here are six of the most popular group destinations in the city to help you start building your itinerary.
Salvador Dalí Museum
The Salvador Dalí Museum (1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) is one of the most-visited cultural destinations in Florida — a waterfront building opened in 2011 that houses the largest collection of Dalí’s work outside of Europe. The museum is open daily from 10 AM (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) and regularly hosts group visits, evening events, and private receptions year-round. For bus groups: the main passenger drop-off approach is via 1st Avenue South at Dali Boulevard, with a surface parking area adjacent to the entrance that fills quickly on busy weekend afternoons.
Contact the museum’s group sales team at (727) 823-3767 to reserve group tickets and confirm arrival logistics before your visit.
Address: 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: (727) 823-3767
Al Lang Stadium
Al Lang Stadium (230 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) sits right on the downtown St. Pete waterfront and is home to the Tampa Bay Rowdies of USL Championship — one of the most storied clubs in American soccer history. The stadium holds roughly 7,200 fans and delivers some of the most scenic waterfront views in the region on a clear match evening. Match day parking along the 1st Street corridor fills early on sold-out nights, and post-match rideshare demand at the street-side pickup zones is consistently high.
A charter bus or party bus keeps your whole group on one coordinated departure plan instead of everyone hunting for separate rides after the final whistle.
Address: 230 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
The Mahaffey Theater (400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) is Pinellas County’s largest performing arts venue, seating more than 2,000 guests for Broadway touring productions, orchestral performances, comedy acts, and major concert events throughout the season. It sits right on the downtown waterfront adjacent to Al Lang Stadium. On sold-out show nights, 1st Street and the adjacent surface areas fill well before curtain time — street parking within a few blocks of the venue is gone by early evening, and garage options require a walk.
A bus drop at the main 1st Street entrance puts your group at the box office without the scramble. Call (727) 892-5767 to coordinate large group logistics.
Address: 400 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: (727) 892-5767
The Don CeSar
The Don CeSar (3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706) is one of Florida’s most iconic beachfront landmarks — a pink Mediterranean Revival resort that has anchored St. Pete Beach since 1928 and hosts some of the most memorable weddings, anniversary celebrations, and milestone events in the Tampa Bay area. Getting there from downtown St. Pete involves Pinellas Bayway or the Gulf Boulevard beach corridor, and on busy Saturday evenings in season, Gulf Boulevard backs up considerably heading south toward the hotel. The resort has its own surface parking, but for large groups arriving together for a wedding or event, a single charter bus or minibus drop at the Gulf Boulevard entrance is a far cleaner arrival than a caravan of separate vehicles searching for beachside spots.
Address: 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Phone: (727) 360-1881
St. Pete Pier
The St. Pete Pier (800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) is the city’s central waterfront gathering space — a mile-long pier complex rebuilt and reopened in 2020 with restaurants, bars, a market, water sports, and wide open views of Tampa Bay. It hosts events year-round, from outdoor music nights and festivals to private buyouts and weekend markets. The Pier’s surface parking lot off 2nd Avenue NE is limited, and on busy event evenings it fills before peak arrival time with no easy overflow nearby.
The most straightforward group approach is a bus drop at the Pier entrance road — everyone starts the visit from the same spot, and the end-of-night pickup is just as clean. Check the official Pier site for current event schedules and access information.
Address: 800 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club
The Vinoy Renaissance (501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) is St. Pete’s signature historic hotel — a 1925 Mediterranean Revival landmark overlooking Tampa Bay on the northern edge of downtown that operates as a full-service resort and one of the top event venues in Pinellas County. It hosts corporate conferences, wedding receptions, charity galas, and major social events throughout the year. Parking on 5th Avenue NE and the surrounding Marina District fills during any large Saturday evening event, and valet queues at the hotel entrance run long during peak wedding season.
A charter bus or minibus running a hotel shuttle loop keeps your guest list coordinated and the arrival smooth instead of everyone trickling in at different times. Call the hotel at (727) 894-1000 to coordinate group event logistics.
Address: 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: (727) 894-1000