St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is located just a short drive from downtown Clearwater. The airport services several carriers that fly all across the United States and some destinations in neighbouring Canada. Allegiant Air and USA 3000 provide budget domestic services to numerous destinations including: Chicago, Huntington, Knoxville, Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and St Louis.

St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport provides an array of services for airline passengers. There is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner coupled with a comfortable bar that is open late. You will also find several newsstands, gift stores and duty-free shops. All the major car-hire agencies have offices onsite that are ready to help with your transportation needs. Metered taxis are available to connect with downtown or there are also bus shuttle services.

Clearwater is well-connected to other parts of America by road and rail allowing for a choice of transport options. Greyhound interstate bus services provide good connections to numerous cities across the country. Amtrak has a range of services travelling to the train station in neighbouring Tampa, which has easy connections to Clearwater. Hiring a car and self-driving to Clearwater is a comfortable option that allows for a relaxed journey stopping off at attractions along the way.

Within downtown Clearwater, public transport is limited to buses and metered taxis, although it is an easy city to get around on foot. The Suncoast Beach Trolley offers services to nearby beach communities along the coast every 20 minutes or so. Bicycle hire is a popular option with a plethora of shops offering bikes by the hour or the day.