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$2.25

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$1.10

WHERE'S MY BUS?

Introducing the Real Time Bus Information.

PSTA invites you to experience Real Time Bus Information. The system works with GPS technology and allows PSTA to pinpoint each vehicles exact location at all times. This means we can provide reliable, real-time departure information to passengers.

 

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Work & Play with PSTA's New Connected Community Bus Network

PSTA’s network just got a major glow-up. We’re ending the year faster and more connected than ever. And a whole new bus service along 34th St will Spark connections between Downtown and South St. Pete. There’s never been a better time to try riding PSTA.

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The New PSTA Network is Clear, Consistent, and Connected

The Connected Community Bus Network (CCBN) is a brand-new, redesigned bus network with the goal of improving overall services that optimize ridership and coverage. Let’s dive into the changes.

 

New One-Seat Rides (No Transfers)

Skip the wait and get there directly:

  • Route 4: PSTA complex to Skyway Marina
  • Route 9: South St. Pete to Gateway Mall
  • Route 38: Madeira Beach to Downtown St. Pete

  • Route 65: Indian Shores to Seminole City Center
  • Route 78: Park Street to Northwest Transfer Center (Tampa)

Premium & Frequent Service

Five routes now run every 20 minutes or less:

  • SunRunner (Beach express)
  • Spark (New premium service on 34th St S)

 

Routes 4, 52, & 60

 

Spark: Your New Premium Ride

All-electric buses running every 15 minutes from Eckerd College to Grand Central Station, featuring:

  • Upgraded stations with real-time information
  • Lighted totems and shelters
  • Front and rear door boarding
  • Direct connection to SunRunner for downtown and beach access

Spark connects downtown to South St. Pete with frequent, easy service, making your commute a breeze.

A photo of the front of a Spark bus, showing lightning bolts and "SPARK" on the headsign

Click here to learn more about spark

Snapper: On-Demand Zones

New on-demand service is now available Clearwater and Safety Harbor. Request a ride anywhere within the zone to major destinations like Countryside Mall and Park Street Terminal.

Find out more about Snapper service

Better Weekend Service

Most routes now run 7 days a week with improved Sunday frequencies. Weekend adventures just got easier!

More Route Changes Made Simple

Additional Routes Getting Frequency Boosts:

  • Suncoast Beach Trolley & Jolley Trolley: Alternating every 15 minutes, 7 days a week
  • Routes 4 & 9: Sunday service improved from hourly to every 30 minutes

New Route Variants (A & B Options):

Routes 4, 9, 18, 52, 59, 74, and 78 now have A and B variants for clearer destinations. Just look for the letter on your bus’s headsign above the windshield.

Route Replacements:

Some routes are getting new numbers for better efficiency:

  • Route 34 becomes the new Spark premium service
  • Route 7 becomes Routes 9B & 29
  • Route 68 becomes Routes 18, 38 & Beach Trolley
  • And more

Learn more about the CCBN changes with our Deep Drive Blog POst