Pinellas Transit Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops
Need the Pinellas transit bus schedule? The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) operates local buses, the SunRunner, Spark, express services, and connections with trolley routes throughout the St. Petersburg–Clearwater area.
Find the correct bus by destination, see important October 2026 route changes, compare ticket prices, locate stops, and learn how to check the next bus before you travel.
Where to Find the Current Pinellas County Bus Schedule
The official PSTA Schedules & Maps directory provides bus routes, directional timetable tables, stop locations, and downloadable schedule maps. Each route has its own first bus, last bus, weekday service, Saturday service, Sunday service, and exceptions.
Official PSTA Bus Schedules Live Bus Tracker & AlertsOfficial notice: PSTA October 2026 service changes.
Pinellas Transit Bus Routes and Destinations
The fastest way to find a PSTA route is to match the destination or corridor rather than guessing a bus number. The following routes and service groups are listed in PSTA’s current official directory. These are not all stops; open the official timetable for the complete route.
| Route | Main route / destination | Best for |
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| 4 | 46th Ave S & 34th St S ↔ PSTA Complex | Gateway Mall, downtown St. Petersburg and southern areas; check 4A/4B variations |
| 5 | Tyrone Square Mall ↔ Downtown St. Petersburg | Shopping and downtown connections |
| 9 | Grand Central Station ↔ Gateway Mall | St. Petersburg cross-city connections |
| 18 | Grand Central Station → Park Street Terminal | St. Petersburg to Clearwater corridor |
| 19 | Largo Transit Center ↔ Tarpon Springs | North–south Pinellas travel |
| 34 | Grand Central Station ↔ Largo Transit Center | 34th Street corridor and connections |
| 38 | Gulf Boulevard ↔ Downtown St. Petersburg | Beach-side connections and downtown |
| 49 | Largo Transit Center ↔ Downtown St. Petersburg | Pinellas Park, 49th Street and downtown |
| 52 | Park Street Terminal ↔ PSTA Complex | Clearwater to regional connections |
| 59 | Indian Rocks Beach ↔ PSTA Complex | Indian Rocks Beach access |
| 60 | Park Street Terminal ↔ Clearwater Mall | Clearwater shopping and transit |
| 73 | Tyrone Square Mall ↔ Park Street Terminal | Cross-county connections |
| 727 | Downtown St. Petersburg ↔ Tampa International Airport | Airport trips via TPA Rental Car Facility |
| 300 | Ulmerton Park & Ride ↔ Marion Transit Center | Regional express connections through Tampa |
| SunRunner | Downtown St. Petersburg ↔ St. Pete Beach | Beach travel and Central Avenue corridor |
| Spark | Grand Central Station ↔ Eckerd College | Southern Pinellas and 34th Street South |
How Pinellas Transit Areas Connect
Use this simplified visual to understand major travel areas and transfers. It illustrates common connections rather than an exact street-by-street route map.
Schematic illustration only. Lines and distances are not geographically accurate and do not imply a one-seat bus ride between the displayed places.
Important Pinellas Bus Schedule Changes Effective October 2026
PSTA also changed the cost of contactless credit/debit-card and digital-wallet payments effective October 1, 2026. Flamingo Fares and cash rates remain separately listed, so payment method now makes a practical price difference.
Read Official October 2026 Service ChangesWhich Pinellas Bus Should You Check?
Downtown St. Petersburg
Look at Routes 5, 9, 20, 22, 29, 49, SunRunner, and Central Avenue Trolley, depending on where you start.
Clearwater
Check Park Street Terminal connections, Routes 18, 52, 60, 61 and other local lines.
St. Pete Beach
The SunRunner connects downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach. Check the route map for your beach stop.
Tarpon Springs
Route 19 serves a north Pinellas corridor. The Jolley Trolley Coastal Route also connects Tarpon Springs with the Clearwater/Dunedin/Palm Harbor area.
Tampa International Airport
Use 727 Airport Express from downtown St. Petersburg. Route 300 provides another regional airport connection on its own schedule.
Indian Rocks Beach
Route 59 is listed for Indian Rocks Beach. Confirm the exact beach access stop and return departure.
Pinellas Transit Bus Schedule: First Bus, Last Bus and Frequency
PSTA does not operate every route to one universal timetable. Some local routes begin early in the morning, some end in the evening, and premium or regional routes have different service spans. Weekend and holiday service may also differ.
Verified examples from official published PSTA timetables
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