St. Augustine Shuttle Service
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Updated June 2, 2023
Shuttle Service
During the busiest times of the year, locals and travelers can access free parking and free shuttle service on a first-come-first-serve basis provided by the City of St. Augustine and/or St. Johns County. These busy weekends are usually during holidays like the 4th of July or major events like the Nights of Lights.
However, you’ll also find information on this page about year-round free shuttles, like that at the Beach Shuttle, Amphitheatre or the First Friday Art Walk, as well as shuttles you can catch a ride with for a small fee.
Yearly Shuttles in St. Augustine
4th of July Weekend Beach Shuttle Service
Free Shuttle Service, Saturday through Tuesday, July 1-4, 2023, 10:00am-4:00pm
Shuttles will run every 20 minutes, with the final shuttles departing from the beaches to the designated parking locations at 4 p.m. Want to keep updated on beach access, driving conditions, shuttle service then try Reach the Beach mobile app available for free download at http://m.appbuild.io/stjohnsc6
Shuttle service is available from:
- St. Johns County Ocean & Fishing Pier — transports beach visitors between St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South, and the Pier parking lot, providing direct access to Pier amenities and the beach.
- Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park — transports beach visitors from the Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North to Mickler’s Beachfront Park, providing direct access to the beach.
4th of July Free Shuttle to See the Fireworks
Free park and ride shuttle service begins at 6 pm.
From 6 pm to 12 am, the City of St. Augustine provides free shuttle service and parking on a first-come-first-serve basis. The City is partnering with Old Town Trolley Tours and Ripley’s Red Train Tours by providing the shuttle service. Riders of the free shuttle are dropped off on the east side of the Bridge of Lions. When riders are ready to head back to their car, they can be picked up at the same location.
Use the shuttle and park for free at the following locations:
- Anastasia Baptist Church: 1650 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- St. Augustine Amphitheatre: 1340-C A1A S, St. Augustine FL 32080
- R.B. Hunt Elementary School: 125 Magnolia Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32080
- Note: St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park: 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
Note: The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is a parking-only location. If you park here, you can gain access to the shuttle at R.B. Hunt Elementary School. Use the lighted crosswalk at Anastasia Blvd. just east of the attraction and law enforcement will assist you to cross the road safely.
Ongoing Shuttles in St. Augustine
Amphitheatre Parking Shuttle for Events
Although the St. Augustine Amphitheatre boasts nearly 300 parking spots on-site, the parking lot often fills quickly. However, they also provide a free park and ride shuttle where patrons can park their vehicle for free, board a shuttle, and ride to Amphitheatre events. The free parking lots are within one mile of the venue and are periodically patrolled by security. The parking shuttles begin running one hour before events and continue running until one hour after events.
Amphitheatre Shuttle Pick-Up
- Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd.
- R.B. Hunt Elementary School Field, 190 Red Cox Dr.
Amphitheatre Shuttle Drop-Off
- St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South
First Friday Artwalk Shuttle
The First Friday Artwalk takes place on the first Friday of each month. The event is a collaboration by the St. Augustine art galleries, which are located throughout Historic Downtown. During the event, Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys provide shuttles free of charge to attendees.
About the Artwalk Shuttle
The Artwalk Shuttle is a shuttle-only service, meaning you still have to pay to park in St. Augustine. After you’ve parked your vehicle, the Artwalk Shuttle will pick you up at one of various pick-up and drop-off locations. The shuttles pick-up and drop-off attendees every thirty minutes. Check out the Artwalk Shuttle Map to find which location is most convenient for you.
Shuttle Transportation You Can Pay For
In addition to St. Augustine’s free shuttles, there are also multiple transportation shuttles that riders can use to get around. These shuttles range in price and are subject to change seasonally. For more information on prices, check out the website for each shuttle.
Explore Tours & Pickups
Explore Tours & Pickups provides transportation to riders as well as other services. The golf-cart-like shuttles will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location downtown. Shuttle fare is $4 one way with a minimum of $6 per person.
Pedicabs of St. Augustine
The pedicab shuttles of St. Augustine are pedal-operated bicycle rickshaws. Riders can call Pedicabs of St. Augustine and the driver will pick-up and drop-off riders at their desired location downtown. Each pedicab shuttle can transport two passengers. For pricing and more information, call them at (904) 501-4848.
Trolley Shuttles
The trolleys in St. Augustine are run by Red Train Tours and Old Town Trolley Tours. This train-like shuttle is a great vessel for those who want to see the sights but also be able to get around the city without worry about parking or walking far distances. Check out each trolley’s website for pricing and for a map of pick-up and drop-off locations.