Call 813-922-1236TPA to St. Pete Beach car service
Private airport transportation from Tampa International Airport to St. Pete Beach resorts, downtown St. Petersburg hotels, vacation rentals and homes, with your chauffeur waiting when you land.
Quick answer
St. Pete Beach is about 27 miles from Tampa International Airport, typically 40 to 60 minutes by car via the Howard Frankland Bridge and I-275. Downtown St. Petersburg is about 21 miles (30–45 minutes). Wright Executive Transportation offers private, prearranged car service for both, with flight tracking, meet & greet at baggage claim and free car seats by request.
Private. Comfortable. Dependable.
The drive from TPA to St. Pete Beach crosses Old Tampa Bay on the Howard Frankland Bridge, runs south through St. Petersburg and out to the Gulf. We plan the route around your exact resort or rental, track your flight, and have the vehicle, luggage space and any child seats confirmed before you land.
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Planning your ride
Send your flight, the full resort or rental address, all travelers, checked bags, carry-ons and strollers. Include your departure flight if you want the return ride to TPA or PIE booked now.
What to expect
Your flight is tracked and your chauffeur meets you after baggage claim at TPA, loads the luggage and drives your party straight to the resort or rental — no shared stops. Flying into PIE instead? St. Pete Beach is about 19 miles from there, and we serve both airports.
From TPA the route crosses the Howard Frankland Bridge on I-275, runs south through St. Petersburg and reaches the beaches by the Pinellas Bayway or Corey Causeway, depending on your address. Game days, downtown events and weekend beach traffic can add time, so the exact destination matters.
Include the airline and flight number, the full resort or rental address, every traveler, checked bag, carry-on and stroller, and the ages or sizes of any children who need seats. Add the return flight if you want the ride back to TPA or PIE booked now.
Executive sedans, black SUVs, and Sprinter vans can be arranged according to passenger count, luggage, availability, and trip requirements.
Mileage and ordinary drive time
Approximate one-way mileage and off-peak drive time. Exact addresses, traffic, construction, weather, events and airport or cruise congestion can increase either estimate.
about 27 miles
40–60 minutes in ordinary off-peak conditions
about 21 miles
30–45 minutes in ordinary off-peak conditions
about 26 miles
40–55 minutes in ordinary off-peak conditions
about 19 miles
30–45 minutes in ordinary off-peak conditions
Transparent quote factors
Your quote is built from the exact pickup and drop-off addresses, date and time, vehicle, number of passengers and bags, requested stops and car seats. Taxes, fees and tolls are included, and the total is confirmed before you book — no surprises at the curb.
Common questions
About 40 to 60 minutes for the roughly 27-mile trip, depending on traffic and the exact resort or rental address.
Yes — Pass-a-Grille at the south end of St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto, as well as downtown St. Petersburg hotels and neighborhoods.
PIE is closer (about 19 miles) but TPA has more flights. Both work well — we'll meet you at either.
Yes. Rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats are free by advance request, installed before pickup.
Yes. Share the departure flight and we'll schedule the pickup from your resort with time for check-in and security.
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