Anyone who has crossed the Howard Frankland Bridge northbound on a Buccaneers game day knows how that last stretch of I-275 goes. You clear Old Tampa Bay, the exit ramps for Dale Mabry stack up, and by the time you reach the stadium area, four lanes of highway traffic are trying to squeeze onto one surface road that was never built for 69,000 fans at once. That's before the lot hunt.
That's before the 22-mile return trip at midnight, with the bridge backed up and rideshare surge pricing running hot. Rent a bus to Raymond James Stadium and that entire chain reaction stops being your group's problem. One vehicle does the cross-bay run from St. Petersburg, drops everyone at the official transit zone across the street from the gates, and stages nearby while Bucs fans all around you deal with the exit.
The tailgate starts on the bridge — not in a parking lot after a frantic caravan from three different parts of Pinellas County.
Raymond James Stadium (4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607) seats 69,218 and holds its name through 2027 on a naming-rights deal between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Raymond James Financial. It's home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL season, USF Bulls football, the annual Gasparilla Bowl held each December, and the occasional stadium-scale concert. This guide covers how a charter bus or party bus actually navigates that campus — where it drops off, where it parks, how the Lot 14 tailgate works from a bus group's perspective, and what post-game exit timing looks like when 69,218 people hit Dale Mabry at the same moment.
If your group is making the cross-bay trip from St. Pete, Clearwater, or anywhere else in Pinellas County, there's a real case to be made that the bus is the best part of the day. Call 727-390-8180 for a free quote, or get pricing in under a minute through Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com's online tool — no account required.
Why the Cross-Bay Run Makes a St. Petersburg Charter Bus Rental the Smart Move
Downtown St. Petersburg to Raymond James Stadium is just under 22 miles via I-275 North, across the Howard Frankland Bridge, and off at Exit 41 (Dale Mabry Highway / Himes Avenue). Off-peak, that's 30 to 35 minutes. On a sold-out Buccaneers Sunday, with the entire Pinellas County fan base funneling across the same bridge and into the same two exits, that 35-minute drive can stretch past 90 minutes — and some of that time is spent sitting on the bridge itself, watching the clock tick toward kickoff.
The Howard Frankland Bridge carries more than 170,000 vehicles daily across Old Tampa Bay, making it one of the highest-volume spans in Florida. Game days turn the northbound lanes into a slow-motion crawl, starting roughly 90 minutes before kickoff and clearing only after the late-arriving fans have shuffled through. If your group of 25 or 35 has departed in four separate cars from St. Pete Beach, Pinellas Park, and Clearwater, coordinating who parks where, who's meeting whom at the gate, and how you're all getting home at midnight adds a layer of stress on top of the bridge backup.
A St. Petersburg sporting event charter bus rental removes all of it: one central pickup, one arrival, one clear plan.
From Clearwater the run is closer to 30 miles; from Pinellas Park, roughly 20 miles. None of those origins have shortcuts — the Gandy Bridge and the Bayside Bridge both drop onto Dale Mabry just south of the stadium, and the Veterans Expressway approach from north Pinellas adds tolls without saving real time on big game days. On a bus, the approach route is built around what's actually moving, and your group's only job is showing up at the pickup point.
Charter Bus and Party Bus Drop-Off at Raymond James Stadium
The official drop-off zone for charter buses, party buses, taxis, rideshares, and limo staging at Raymond James Stadium is Steinbrenner Field (1 Steinbrenner Dr, Tampa, FL 33614) — the New York Yankees' spring training facility directly across Dale Mabry Highway from the north side of the stadium. Per the stadium's official Getting Here page, this zone is "designated for mass transit, non-disabled drop-off, taxi drop-off and pick-up, buses, limo staging, and ride sharing options (Uber/Lyft)." The drop point sits next to the pedestrian bridge that carries fans over Dale Mabry and straight to the gates — no shuttle, no lot navigation, no 25-minute hike from a remote rideshare staging zone.
That bridge is the key logistical detail. Your group steps off the bus, walks the pedestrian bridge over Dale Mabry, and is at the gates. Compare that to the post-game rideshare experience: surge pricing, a line at the Steinbrenner Field pickup zone, and multiple cars arriving at different times while half the group stands on the curb.
With a bus, everyone boards at one agreed-upon spot when you're ready — not when surge conditions clear. The drop-off process itself is exactly the same for bus groups and rideshare riders, but the pickup afterward is where the bus earns its keep.
One caveat: for concerts and high-volume events, the stadium's official rideshare and drop-off page notes that the pickup area is subject to change and recommends verifying the current setup before major shows. That's worth a quick check in the days before a stadium-scale concert — the answer is always on that page.
Bus Parking at Raymond James Stadium: Lot 14, Lot 8, and the Advance Permit Requirement
For Tampa Bay Buccaneers games, charter buses and RVs park in Lot 14 — the Lazydays RV Tailgating Lot — with the entrance off MLK Boulevard near Himes Avenue, adjacent to the VIP parking area. For non-Buccaneers events like concerts, USF games, and the Gasparilla Bowl, buses are typically directed to Lot 8 instead. All parking across the stadium complex is cashless and contactless — no cash accepted at any gate.
The single most important detail for bus groups: bus parking at Raymond James Stadium must be purchased in advance. There is no day-of bus parking sold at any gate. Lot 14 bus spaces are limited, and availability on high-demand game days — primetime matchups, divisional games, sold-out events — goes fast.
The official parking and transportation page has event-specific advance purchase links for every game. This is the piece most groups miss: they assume they can sort out bus parking on arrival and find the lot full. The permit is separate from any individual game tickets, and it must be in hand before the bus arrives at the gate.
Lots across the stadium open 3 to 3.5 hours before kickoff depending on the event — giving you a full tailgate window from the moment the lot gates lift. Post-game, Lot 14 exits via Himes Avenue northbound or MLK Jr. Boulevard eastbound, per the Buccaneers' published parking egress plan. Both of those exits actually sidestep the worst of the Dale Mabry southbound backup — more on that below.
Traffic plans may shift by event, and the stadium notes that police directions and variable message boards take precedence over any GPS app post-game.
Tailgating at Raymond James Stadium: The Bucs Experience from a Bus Group
Tailgating outside Raymond James Stadium is not an afterthought — it's a core part of the Buccaneers game-day experience, and the lots around the north and south sides of the stadium fill with grills, red-and-pewter setups, and fan groups the moment they open. For a bus group rolling in from St. Pete or Clearwater, the lots opening 3 to 3.5 hours before kickoff translate to a full tailgate window that most car-driving fans can't match, because they're still sitting on the Howard Frankland when your bus is already staged in Lot 14.
The official rules are clear and worth knowing before your group arrives. Each vehicle is allocated one space measuring 10 feet by 24 feet directly behind the vehicle — saving spots is prohibited, and parking attendants on game day enforce directed parking, meaning you go where they point you, not necessarily to the first open space you see. Tailgating must cease at kickoff.
Amplified sound systems are not permitted — keep it to a personal speaker at a sensible level. And critically: nothing may be towed onto stadium property, which means trailers, grill carts on wheels, and external cooler rigs stay off the lot.
That no-towing rule is where a charter bus group has a significant practical edge. The undercarriage bays on a full-size charter bus hold coolers, folding chairs, collapsible grills, and tailgate setups that won't fit in a car's trunk — and because everything rides in the bus rather than behind it, the no-towing rule isn't a problem. Your group arrives at Lot 14 with everything already organized and loaded beneath the bus, not scrambling to assemble a tailgate from items across five separate vehicles.
Lots 1 and 2 on the north side of the stadium are the heart of the tailgate scene — high energy, good proximity to the gates, and the center of the game-day atmosphere for most fan groups. Lot 14 for bus and RV groups sits on the east side off Himes and MLK, slightly removed from the north-side concentration, but its post-game exit via Himes northbound is one of the cleaner escapes from the stadium once the crowd clears.
Raymond James Stadium Transportation: Every Option Compared
A charter bus is this site's product, but this is a comparison resource — so here's an honest look at how the options stack up for a Pinellas County fan group making the cross-bay trip to Tampa.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop-off | Post-game ease | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus / party bus rental | One flat rate split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Steinbrenner Field, pedestrian bridge to gates | Best — staged and waiting, no surge queue | 15–56 |
| Drive-and-park | Per car: advance parking pass + gas; $25–$60 depending on lot | Only if the caravan holds together | Varies by lot — some are a long walk | Poor — Dale Mabry southbound gridlock per car | 1–4 per car |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Per car each way + post-game surge | No — separate ETAs, multiple cars | Steinbrenner Field, but per car | Poor — shared surge zone, long wait queue | 1–6 per car |
| HART Route 32 | $2 per person each way | Only if everyone catches the same bus | Stop along Dale Mabry, short walk | Moderate — runs post-game but crowded | Best for 1–4 people; impractical for larger groups |
For one or two people making the trip from within Tampa, HART Route 32 from the Tampa International Airport hub to the stadium area along Dale Mabry at $2 each way is genuinely the right call — no reason to charter a bus for a pair. Once your group climbs past 15 people spread across Pinellas County, though, the coordination overhead of separate cars or the scattered timing of individual rideshares tips decisively toward one bus. That's the group this guide is written for.
Which Vehicle Fits Your Raymond James Stadium Group?
The full range of buses and vehicles available through Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com covers everything from Sprinter limos to 56-seat coaches. Here's how the options break down for a Buccaneers game day or other Raymond James Stadium event.
| Vehicle | Seats | Tailgate gear | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo | Up to 14 | Modest — bags and small coolers only | Suite holders, VIP parties, small executive groups | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | 15–50 | Lighter loads, stowed onboard | Fan groups wanting the rolling pregame atmosphere on the bridge | Built-in bar setup, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Overhead bins plus modest underfloor space | Mid-size Pinellas fan groups; Clearwater or St. Pete hotel shuttle runs | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Excellent — deep undercarriage bays built for tailgate gear | Large fan groups, corporate outings, full tailgate setup transport | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays |
The tailgate gear question usually decides it. Stadium rules prohibit towing anything onto Raymond James Stadium property, so all your folding tables, coolers, and portable grills have to ride inside or under the vehicle. A full-size charter bus handles that without cutting into passenger space — the undercarriage bays run the full length of the bus and hold more than most groups bring.
For a group under 20 that's packing lighter, a 25-passenger party bus or 18-passenger party bus keeps the pregame rolling across the Howard Frankland with the sound system on. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note that in your quote request with at least 48 hours' lead time so the right vehicle can be matched.
The No-Bag Policy at Raymond James Stadium (and What Bus Groups Do About It)
Raymond James Stadium enforces a complete no-bag policy — not the standard NFL clear-bag rule that most fans expect, but a stricter approach unique to this venue. Per the stadium's Know Before You Go page, the only item permitted into the stadium is one small clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. No clear bags.
No fanny packs. No backpacks, tote bags, or drawstring bags of any size or transparency. If it's larger than a clutch, it does not get through the gate — full stop.
Storage lockers are available for rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard, south of the stadium along Gate Suzuki Marine, for groups that arrive at the gate with bags they can't bring in. For a bus group, the more convenient answer is leaving everything in the undercarriage bays or overhead storage before walking in — bags, extra layers, anything the no-bag rule would turn away — and picking it all up when you board after the final whistle. No locker cost, no last-minute scramble at the security checkpoint, and no one hiking back to a car parked four lots away to retrieve something.
This policy catches first-time visitors by surprise more than almost any other rule at the stadium. Backpacks, fanny packs, clear totes — all prohibited. The only way in is a tiny clutch or empty pockets.
Make sure everyone in your group knows before they show up at the gate with a bag.
Party Bus and Charter Bus Rental Prices for Raymond James Stadium
Pricing for a St. Petersburg party bus or charter bus rental to Raymond James Stadium shapes around vehicle size, total hours dedicated to your group (including tailgate time and the post-game wait in the lot), the event date, and your pickup origin. A primetime Buccaneers Sunday Night Football game prices differently than a regular afternoon kickoff, and a Pinellas Park pickup runs shorter mileage than one from St. Pete Beach. To give you a planning baseline from the range of vehicles available through Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com:
A minibus (15–35 passengers) runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends, or $1,100–$2,150 for a full day — a solid choice for a group of 15 to 20 heading over from Clearwater or Largo. A 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$375 per hour on weekends. A full-size 40–56 passenger charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour on both weekdays and weekends, or $1,350–$2,850 for a full day — the go-to for large fan groups that need the tailgate gear capacity and an onboard restroom for the trip home across the bay.
These are planning ranges; your actual quote for a specific date, headcount, and St. Pete-area pickup takes about a minute through Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com. See the St. Petersburg party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown, or call 727-390-8180 any time for a no-obligation quote.
A Game-Day Example from St. Petersburg
To give you an idea of how the numbers work: a fan group of 42 people books a 56-passenger charter bus for a 1:00 PM Buccaneers game. Pickup at 9:30 AM in St. Petersburg, across the Howard Frankland Bridge by 10:15 — just as Lot 14 opens. The undercarriage bays hold two portable grills, a folding table, and three 48-quart coolers.
The group tailgates from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, walks the pedestrian bridge to the gates, and the bus stages in Lot 14 through the end of the game. Agreed post-game pickup at the Steinbrenner Field drop zone at 4:30 PM, bus exits via Himes northbound — back across the Howard Frankland and into St. Pete by 5:15. A 7-hour rental on a charter bus at that size might come to around $1,750–$2,100 total — roughly $42–$50 per person, with the cross-bay drive, the parking coordination, and the post-game exit logistics all solved in one flat number.
Split that against the cost of gas, an advance parking pass per car ($25–$60 each), and a return rideshare at surge prices, and the bus starts looking like the simpler math.
A 56-seat charter bus replaces about 14 cars. That's 14 separate parking passes, 14 tanks of gas up I-275, and 14 post-game waits in the Dale Mabry crawl — versus one flat charter bus rate split across the group, one advance bus parking permit, and one pickup when you're ready to leave.
Post-Game Exit at Raymond James Stadium: Surviving the Dale Mabry Crawl
The post-game exit from Raymond James Stadium is one of the more predictable pain points in the Tampa Bay sports calendar. When 69,218 fans empty the stands at the final whistle, Dale Mabry Highway southbound — the route most fans take back to I-275 and the Howard Frankland — backs up immediately. The southbound crawl from the stadium to the on-ramp can take 45 to 90 minutes on sold-out game days, and rideshare surge pricing starts climbing the moment the clock hits zero.
From Lot 14, the bus exits via Himes Avenue northbound or MLK Jr. Boulevard eastbound, per the Buccaneers' published egress plan. Neither of those exits involves Dale Mabry southbound — which means the Lot 14 post-game route actually skips the worst of the traffic jam that everyone in the surface lots is sitting through. Himes northbound to MLK to I-275 south puts the bus back on the Howard Frankland for the return crossing while the Dale Mabry queue is still barely moving.
The practical advantage: your group agrees on a post-game pickup window before anyone heads into the stadium, the bus is staged and ready when you walk out, and there's no standing in a rideshare queue watching the estimated wait time tick upward while surge pricing adds $20 to the fare. The group recaps the game on the way back across the bay — not on a curb in the Florida heat. The Buccaneers' full lot-by-lot egress plan is worth a quick read before your specific game, since traffic management can shift by event and police directions always take precedence.
Events at Raymond James Stadium: When to Book and Why Timing Matters
Raymond James Stadium runs year-round, and the events that bring bus groups from St. Pete and Pinellas County most often include the following:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL season. Preseason runs in August; the regular season runs September through January, with home games the primary reason Pinellas County fan groups rent a charter bus across the bay. Primetime games — Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football — draw the heaviest cross-bay traffic and tend to fill available vehicles fastest. Book at least 3 to 4 weeks out for primetime dates; 1 to 2 weeks typically works for afternoon games.
- USF Bulls football. The University of South Florida plays its home schedule at Raymond James Stadium while its on-campus facility is under construction. USF home games bring a different energy than NFL days — generally lighter parking demand and shorter egress waits — and are a great fit for smaller party bus groups making the bridge trip.
- Gasparilla Bowl. Tampa's annual college football bowl game, held each December at Raymond James Stadium. Bowl travel groups from both competing schools' fan bases fill Pinellas County hotels, and the cross-bay bus run from St. Pete becomes one of the most efficient moves of the bowl weekend. Groups traveling from outside the area often combine the TPA airport pickup with the bowl game and post-game Ybor City or downtown Tampa itinerary in one trip.
- Stadium-scale concerts. Raymond James Stadium hosts major touring artists on the stadium circuit — these are the events where the Steinbrenner Field drop-off zone is most likely to have event-specific modifications, so checking the rideshare and drop-off page before a concert date is particularly important. The St. Petersburg concert bus rental page has more on those runs.
For Buccaneers playoff games and any sold-out event where the whole stadium is full, vehicle availability in the Pinellas County network tightens faster than the regular-season average. The earlier you request a quote through Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com, the better your selection.
Flying In? Tampa International Airport to Raymond James Stadium
Tampa International Airport (TPA) sits roughly 3 to 4 miles from Raymond James Stadium — one of the shortest airport-to-stadium runs you'll find in the NFL. HART Route 32 connects TPA to the Steinbrenner Field and Raymond James Stadium area along Dale Mabry for $2 per person, with service running roughly every 30 to 60 minutes. For a small group landing without much gear, that's a practical and inexpensive option.
For a group of 20 or 30 flying in from out of state for a Buccaneers divisional game or the Gasparilla Bowl, HART timing doesn't flex with delayed flights, and the group ends up fragmenting across multiple buses anyway.
For bowl game weekends and concerts where out-of-town fans are hotel-blocking across both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, a single bus covering TPA baggage claim pickup → hotel check-in → stadium → post-game return is the simplest way to keep a mixed group of out-of-towners on one schedule. The Tampa International Airport shuttle guide covers the full TPA arrival process for bus groups.
Tips for Your Raymond James Stadium Visit
- No bags — not even clear ones. Raymond James Stadium allows one small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5" per person. No clear bags, no fanny packs, no backpacks of any size. Storage lockers are available for rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard. For bus groups: leave bags in the undercarriage bays or overhead storage before walking in.
- Buy bus parking in advance, always. Lot 14 bus parking for Buccaneers games and Lot 8 for other events must be purchased through official channels before game day. No day-of bus parking is sold at any gate. Lot capacity for oversized vehicles is limited, and the advance permit is a separate purchase from any game tickets. The parking and transportation page has event-specific purchase links.
- Lots open 3 to 3.5 hours before kickoff. For a 1:00 PM Buccaneers game, that's lot access from roughly 9:30 AM. The tailgate window before kickoff fills up fastest in the north-side lots (1 and 2) within the first 30 to 45 minutes.
- Tailgating ceases at kickoff. Stadium rules end the lot party when the game starts. Everything goes back in the bus — gear stows in the undercarriage bays for the duration of the game and is right there on the way out.
- No towing onto stadium property. Trailers, grill carts on wheels, and anything towed behind a vehicle are prohibited. All tailgate equipment must travel in or under the vehicle. A charter bus's undercarriage bays exist precisely for this situation.
- Post-game: follow signage, not the GPS. From Lot 14, exits follow Himes Avenue northbound or MLK eastbound — not Dale Mabry southbound, which is where the worst congestion forms. Police direction post-game overrides any app navigation.
- Verify the drop-off zone for concerts. For high-volume concerts and events, the Steinbrenner Field pickup arrangement may be modified. The stadium's rideshare page publishes event-specific updates — check it a day or two before any major show.
Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond James Stadium Bus Rentals
Where does a charter bus drop off at Raymond James Stadium?
Charter buses, party buses, taxis, rideshares, and limos all use Steinbrenner Field (1 Steinbrenner Dr, Tampa, FL 33614) as the official drop-off and pickup zone — directly across Dale Mabry Highway from the north side of the stadium, next to the pedestrian bridge to the gates. Per the stadium's Getting Here page, this zone is designated for "mass transit, non-disabled drop-off, taxi drop-off and pick-up, buses, limo staging, and ride sharing options." For major concerts and high-volume events, the exact pickup arrangement may be modified — always verify on the official rideshare and drop-off page before your event.
Where do buses park at Raymond James Stadium?
For Buccaneers games, charter buses park in Lot 14 (the Lazydays RV Tailgating Lot), with entrance off MLK Boulevard near Himes Avenue. For other events — concerts, USF games, the Gasparilla Bowl — buses are typically directed to Lot 8. All bus parking must be purchased in advance through official channels; no day-of bus parking is available.
The lot is cashless. See the parking and transportation page for event-specific advance purchase links.
How far is Raymond James Stadium from St. Petersburg?
About 22 miles from downtown St. Petersburg via I-275 North across the Howard Frankland Bridge, exiting at Exit 41 (Dale Mabry Highway). Off-peak, that's 30 to 35 minutes. On a sold-out Buccaneers game day, plan for 60 to 90 minutes on the northbound approach, especially in the final two miles from the I-275 exchange to the stadium.
Can I bring a clear bag to Raymond James Stadium?
No. Raymond James Stadium enforces a complete no-bag policy — not the NFL's standard clear-bag rule. The only item allowed is one small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" × 6.5". No clear bags, no fanny packs, no backpacks, no tote bags of any size.
Storage lockers on Tom McEwen Boulevard are available for rent. Per the stadium's Know Before You Go page, this applies to all events.
When do Raymond James Stadium lots open?
Stadium-controlled lots open 3 to 3.5 hours before kickoff for most events — consistent across the lot system. All transactions are cashless; drive-up cash is not accepted at any gate. Bus parking in Lot 14 requires a pre-purchased permit in addition to game tickets.
What are the post-game exit routes for the bus lot?
The Lot 14 / Bus lot exits via Himes Avenue northbound or MLK Jr. Boulevard eastbound, per the Buccaneers' published egress plan. Both exits avoid Dale Mabry southbound — the road that takes the worst of the post-game backup for general parking lots. Traffic plans may be adjusted by event; police directions and variable message boards take precedence over GPS post-game.
Does a bus need a separate parking permit at Raymond James Stadium?
Yes. Bus parking in Lot 14 (Buccaneers games) or Lot 8 (other events) requires its own advance purchase through the stadium's official channel — separate from any game tickets or individual car parking passes. No day-of bus parking is available at any gate.
Purchase early; bus lot capacity is limited and fills ahead of sold-out matchups.
Is there public transit from St. Petersburg to Raymond James Stadium?
No direct service exists. HART Route 32 serves the stadium area along Dale Mabry from the Tampa International Airport hub, but Pinellas County's transit network (PSTA) does not cross the Howard Frankland Bridge with any direct service to the stadium. For St. Pete and Pinellas County groups, a charter bus or private vehicle is the only practical cross-bay option.
How early should we arrive before a Buccaneers game?
For a full tailgate, aim to be in the lot within 30 to 45 minutes of lot opening — roughly 3 hours before kickoff — to get your space before the best spots fill and directed parking begins. For a 1:00 PM kickoff, that means departing St. Pete by 8:45 to 9:00 AM to account for the bridge commute and lot entry. Primetime kickoffs later in the day give you more flexibility, but the bridge still backs up 90 minutes out regardless of kickoff time.
How far in advance should I book a bus to Raymond James Stadium?
For regular-season Buccaneers afternoon games, 2 to 4 weeks is workable. For primetime matchups, divisional games, playoff games, or any sold-out event, book as early as possible — vehicle availability in Pinellas County narrows faster for those dates. For the Gasparilla Bowl and major concerts, request your quote as soon as the event date is confirmed.
Call 727-390-8180 or use Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com's online quote tool to check availability for your date.
Can the bus stay for the tailgate and wait during the game?
Yes. The bus is booked as a block of hours covering your whole itinerary — the cross-bay run from St. Pete, tailgate time at Lot 14, the game, and the return. The bus stages in or near Lot 14 during the game and is ready at the agreed post-game pickup point when your group exits.
Set that pickup window before you head into the stadium so everyone knows the plan and the bus is staged on time.
Book a Bus to Raymond James Stadium from St. Petersburg
Whether it's a Buccaneers Sunday, a USF home game, the Gasparilla Bowl, or a stadium concert, the cross-bay run from St. Petersburg to Raymond James Stadium is exactly the kind of trip a charter bus turns from a logistics headache into the best part of game day. Stpetersburgpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare vehicles, check pricing, and get a free quote in under a minute — no account required, no obligation. Use the online tool any time or call 727-390-8180 to talk through your group size, event date, and Pinellas pickup point. Also planning a Lightning game or a Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena) concert while you're in Tampa?
The Benchmark International Arena bus guide covers that run in the same detail.
