Updated November 3, 2026. Fares, hours and parking rates change; check the official link before you go.
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Uber, Lyft & directions
Every place on this site has Uber, Lyft, Directions and Parking nearby buttons. Uber opens with the destination filled in. Lyft opens the app so you can enter it.
Getting around St. Pete & Clearwater Beaches
Trolleys, trams, ferries & buses
Downtown Looper (St. Pete)
Free trolley loop around downtown St. Pete and the waterfront, about every 15 to 20 minutes.
Central Avenue Trolley (St. Pete)
Free trolley along Central Avenue through downtown St. Pete.
SunRunner rapid bus
Downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach in about 35 minutes. Tap a card or phone to pay.
Suncoast Beach Trolley
Runs up and down the Gulf beaches between Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach.
Clearwater Jolley Trolley
North Beach, South Beach and Coastal routes around Clearwater Beach and up the coast.
Clearwater Ferry
Water taxi around Clearwater Harbor between downtown Clearwater and Clearwater Beach.
Grouper Airport Express
Shared airport shuttle from St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE). Book ahead.
Parking
Clearwater Beach city lots
Lots near Pier 60, Mandalay, Rockaway and the Beach Rec Center. No public parking north of the Acacia roundabout.
St. Pete Beach & Pass-a-Grille meters
Metered beach parking; weekends cost more. Lots fill early on sunny weekends.
Downtown St. Pete garages
City garages like SouthCore (101 1st Ave S) plus surface lots; meters use ParkMobile.
Airport rides
- St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE): Uber and Lyft pick up at Arrivals in front of the terminal. Airport info ↗
Getting around Tampa
Trolleys, trams, ferries & buses
TECO Line Streetcar
Historic streetcar linking downtown, the Channel District and Ybor City, about every 15 minutes, with late service on Friday and Saturday nights.
Pirate Water Taxi
Water taxi along the Riverwalk and Channel District. Its site says the taxi route closed Nov 2, 2026, so check before you plan around it.
Parking
City of Tampa garages
William F. Poe and Fort Brooke garages downtown and Centro Ybor garage in Ybor City. Event-night flat rates apply.
Airport rides
- Tampa International (TPA): Uber and Lyft pick up at the Red or Blue Express Curbside or SkyCenter areas; TPA adds a rideshare fee. Airport info ↗
Getting around Sarasota & Anna Maria Island
Trolleys, trams, ferries & buses
Anna Maria Island Trolley
Runs the length of Anna Maria Island about every 20 minutes. Donations welcome.
76 Flyer
Sarasota County (SCAT) bus route, about every 25 minutes. Check the route map.
Gulf Islands Ferry
Ferry between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. Check the current schedule before you go.
Parking
Siesta Beach
Large free lot (about 976 spaces) that fills early, especially January to April. Turtle Beach is free too.
Lido Beach & St. Armands
Free beach lot at Lido Beach Park; use the St. Armands garage for the Circle.
Downtown Sarasota garages
State St, Palm Ave and 2nd St garages; pay stations by the elevators.
Anna Maria Island beach lots
Manatee Public Beach and Coquina Beach lots. Paid parking has been under discussion, so check posted signs.
Airport rides
- Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ): Uber and Lyft pick up at the far west end of the ticketing wing in Ground Transportation. Airport info ↗
Getting around Orlando
Trolleys, trams, ferries & buses
I-RIDE Trolley
Runs International Drive and Universal Blvd, Red line about every 20 minutes.
SunRail
Commuter rail through downtown Orlando and Winter Park (good for a Park Avenue day). Doesn't go to the theme parks.
Disney Skyliner & buses
Gondola and buses between Disney resorts and parks (the Skyliner serves EPCOT and Hollywood Studios).
Parking
Walt Disney World theme parks
Preferred parking costs more; prices change by season.
Universal Orlando
Free self-parking after 6 pm on most nights, handy for CityWalk.
Airport rides
- Orlando International (MCO): Follow the Ground Transportation and rideshare signs at Arrivals. Airport info ↗
Drive times between areas
| From | To | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa (downtown) | St. Petersburg (downtown) | about 20-30 min |
| Tampa (downtown) | Clearwater Beach | about 30-45 min |
| Tampa (downtown) | Sarasota | about 1 hr to 1 hr 15 min |
| Tampa (downtown) | Orlando | about 1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 45 min |
| Sarasota | Anna Maria Island | about 35-45 min |
Approximate, without heavy traffic. I-275, I-4 and the beach causeways can be much slower on weekends and game days.