Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority | Downtown Looper

See St. Pete car-free. 

Downtown St. Petersburg is absolutely buzzing—and we mean that in the best way possible. From world-class museums to buzzing breweries, waterfront parks to cutting-edge galleries, this cultural hub has more to explore than you can probably fit in one day. But here’s the thing: the best way to experience it all is car-free, and we’ve got just the ride for you. 

Meet the Downtown Looper—your free ticket to discovering everything downtown St. Pete has to offer, one convenient stop at a time. 

Your downtown adventure awaits. 

Picture this: You start your morning at the iconic Vinoy Hotel, catch the Looper to explore the Saturday Morning Market, then seamlessly hop to the Dali Museum for some surreal inspiration, finish with dinner along Beach Drive, and never once worry about parking meters or traffic. That’s the Looper experience, and it runs seven days a week, completely free of charge. 

What makes the Looper special: 

• Service every 15-20 minutes around downtown’s best destinations 
• Always free—because exploring your city shouldn’t cost extra 
• Connects cultural attractions, dining, shopping, healthcare, and education 
• Runs seven days a week with extended hours 

Where the Looper takes you: 

The expanded route covers more of downtown than ever before, including some destinations you might not expect: 

Cultural & Entertainment: 

• The Dali Museum and Museum of Fine Arts 
• The Mahaffey Theatre and Saturday Morning Market 
• The James Museum and Florida Holocaust Museum 
• St. Pete Pier and History Museum 

Dining & Shopping: 

• Sundial shopping and dining complex 
• Central Avenue’s restaurant scene 
• Beach Drive’s waterfront dining 
• Local breweries like Cycle Brewing 

Healthcare & Education: 

• Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital 
• USF St. Petersburg campus 
• Bayfront Health 

Downtown Living: 

• The Vinoy Hotel and other accommodations 
• Residential neighborhoods and parking areas 
• City services and municipal buildings 

There’s sure to be a stop that puts you exactly where you want to be. 

Catch your ride with ease. 

Service Hours: 

• Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM 
• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM 

The timing that works:

With service every 15-20 minutes, you’re never waiting long for your next adventure. Whether you’re a visitor trying to see everything or a local running errands, the Looper keeps you moving on your schedule. 

Current service note:

Stop #14 (Dali Museum) is temporarily closed due to Grand Prix construction—use Stop #13 (Hangar Restaurant) as your closest option. We’ll resume normal service as soon as possible. 

Your Downtown Loop Schedule 

Paving the way for a car-free St. Pete. 

The Downtown Looper isn’t just about getting from point A to point B—it’s about reimagining how you experience your city. When you don’t have to worry about parking, you can be spontaneous. When you’re not stuck in traffic, you can actually enjoy the journey. When transportation is free, every destination becomes accessible. 

Whether you’re a first-time visitor wanting to see everything downtown has to offer, a local who’s tired of circling for parking, or someone who just believes cities are better when they’re designed for people instead of cars, the Downtown Looper is your invitation to experience St. Pete differently. 

Ready to loop around downtown? Just look for our distinctive Looper trolleys and hop aboard. Your downtown adventure is waiting, and the ride is always on us.