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Getting There

Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL

Data updated: 2025 MLB Season

Driving

Directions

From Tampa: I-275 south across the Howard Frankland Bridge. Take exit 23A (I-175 east) toward Tropicana Field. Follow signs to stadium parking. From St.

Details

Pete Beach: Gulf Boulevard to I-275 north, exit 23A. From Clearwater: US-19 south to I-275 south. From I-75: Take I-275 south at the junction.

Public Transit

Directions

PSTA bus routes serve downtown St. Petersburg. SunRunner BRT connects downtown to the beaches.

Details

Limited game-night transit enhancement. Car or rideshare from Tampa ($25-35).

Rideshare

Directions

Uber/Lyft from downtown Tampa across the bay, about 30-40 minutes and $25-35 depending on traffic. From St.

Details

Pete hotels, rides are 5-15 minutes and $8-15. Drop-off on 16th Street near the main gates.

Travel
Overview

Tropicana Field is in downtown St. Petersburg, on the west side of Tampa Bay. Most visiting fans stay in Tampa and cross the Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275), about a 30-minute drive without traffic, but 45-60+ minutes on game days. St. Pete itself is an easy drive with the stadium visible from I-275. Public transit options are limited compared to northeastern cities, most fans drive or rideshare. The SunRunner bus rapid transit connects St. Pete Beach to downtown with stops near the Trop.

Community
Intelligence

Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.

Tip #1

“If staying in Tampa, budget extra time for the Howard Frankland Bridge. Traffic backs up starting 90 minutes before first pitch.”

Tip #2

“Consider staying in St. Pete instead of Tampa, walkable to the dome, and the downtown restaurant/brewery scene is excellent.”

Tip #3

“The Cross-Bay Ferry from Tampa to St. Pete (seasonal) avoids bridge traffic and is a scenic way to get to the game.”

Tip #4

“Street parking in the neighborhoods around the Trop is free and abundant for weeknight games.”

Tip #5

“Post-game traffic clearing from the Trop area is faster than most MLB parks. The stadium area empties in 15-20 minutes.”

Tip #6

“GPS may route you through downtown St. Pete streets. The I-175 spur from I-275 is the fastest direct route to the stadium lots.”