Raymond James Stadium Group Transportation | BusBrother
Raymond James Stadium group transportation is a private charter bus, minibus or motorcoach for 15 to 56 passengers from any Florida pickup to 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607. BusBrother matches school groups, corporate outings and private parties with licensed carriers for one-way, round-trip and multi-stop trips, with ADA accessible vehicles on request.
Group Transportation to Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium is a 75,000-seat stadium home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, featuring the iconic pirate ship that fires cannons after touchdowns. The stadium has hosted multiple Super Bowls, college football championships, and major concerts.
How Do Charter Buses Drop Off at Raymond James Stadium?
Large bus staging areas for game days and events. Charter bus is the best option for groups attending games.
Tailgate lots fill up fast - bus transport avoids parking hassle
What Should a Group Know About Busing to Raymond James Stadium?
Raymond James Stadium at 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway is a 65,000-seat stadium, expandable to 75,000, managed by the Tampa Sports Authority; buses park in Publix Lot 14 off MLK Boulevard for Buccaneers games and Lot 8 off Himes Avenue for most other events.
Where do charter buses park?
RVs, buses and campers park in Publix Lot 14 off MLK Boulevard for Buccaneers games and in Lot 8 off Himes Avenue for most other events, and they may not stay on stadium property overnight. Only team buses and license-approved buses may park on the stadium perimeter road, and vehicle movement there stops 15 minutes before gates open. Source: raymondjamesstadium.com, raymondjamesstadium.com.
Where is the bus and rideshare drop-off?
Uber and Lyft drop-off and pickup are at Steinbrenner Field, which is also the designated area for mass transit, buses and limo staging. The stadium notes that the pickup area can change for high-volume events, so the driver confirms it on the day. Source: raymondjamesstadium.com.
What is the bag policy?
Each guest may bring one clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, and larger bags are refused even if they are clear. This is stricter than many NFL venues, so tell the group to leave bags on the coach. Source: raymondjamesstadium.com.
What events does the stadium host?
The stadium hosted its first game on September 20, 1998. Its policy page features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Bulls football, the ReliaQuest Bowl, the Gasparilla Bowl, Monster Jam and the Breakaway Music Festival. Source: tampasportsauthority.com, raymondjamesstadium.com.
How long is the drive to Raymond James Stadium?
From
Road miles
Free-flow drive
Tampa
5
9 min
St. Petersburg
22
30 min
Orlando
88
1 hr 44 min
Fort Myers
131
2 hr 34 min
OSRM / OpenStreetMap routing from city centers, 2026-10-08; no traffic or stops.
Official sources checked October 8, 2026.
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What Do Groups Ask Before Booking a Bus to Raymond James Stadium?
For Buccaneers games, buses, RVs and campers park in Publix Lot 14 off MLK Boulevard, and for most other events they use Lot 8 off Himes Avenue, according to the stadium's getting-here page. Buses cannot stay overnight on stadium property, and only team and license-approved buses may use the perimeter road.
Each guest may bring one clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, and larger bags are turned away even if they are clear. On a charter, guests can leave other bags on the coach in the underbody luggage bays, since the vehicle stays with the driver during the game.
The drive from downtown Orlando is about 88 road miles, roughly an hour and 45 minutes in free-flowing traffic, and from St. Petersburg it is about 22 miles or 30 minutes, based on OSRM routing. On game days, add a large buffer for I-4 and Dale Mabry traffic and aim to arrive before gates open.
Charter buses to Raymond James Stadium are priced by the hour or by the day rather than per attraction. BusBrother's Florida rate guide lists $100-$175 per hour for a 15-passenger minibus, $120-$200 per hour for a 25-passenger minibus and $150-$300 per hour for a 56-passenger motorcoach, and full-day rates run $800-$1,200 for a 15-passenger minibus and $1,200-$2,500 for a 56-passenger motorcoach. Your total depends on the pickup city, how long the driver waits at Raymond James Stadium, group size and season, so request a quote with your pickup address and visit times. Round-trip pricing typically runs 60-75% of two separate one-way bookings.
Charter buses drop off at the group or bus loading point that Raymond James Stadium designates, at 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607. Large bus staging areas for game days and events. Charter bus is the best option for groups attending games. The carrier confirms the exact drop-off and pickup point before your trip based on the attraction's current group-transport rules, and the driver coordinates with staff for an on-time boarding at the end of your visit.
BusBrother is a Florida lead-matching and referral service: we connect your group with independent, licensed motor carriers who provide the actual transportation. The carrier you book with handles the driving, insurance and dispatch. All carriers in our network hold valid USDOT registration with FMCSA operating authority, satisfactory FMCSA safety ratings, and $5M+ commercial auto liability insurance. BusBrother is operated by WETYR Corporation in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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