Getting Around Tampa
Tampa Airport information
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is one of the top-rated airports in the U.S., known for its excellent design and customer service. Serving more than 18 million passengers each year,
it offers easy connections with modern facilities, a hotel on-site, and convenient parking options. A major renovation has expanded its rental car center, added a people mover, and upgraded the main terminal. Its layout makes travel quick from gate to curbside, which is especially helpful for visitors on tight schedules.
Taxi Fare: Approx. $33 USD to downtown Tampa.
Facilities: 23,000 parking spaces, free economy garage shuttle, monorail to short-term parking, and an on-site Marriott Hotel with 295 rooms.
Recent Upgrades: $1B expansion with a rental car center, 1.4-mile people mover, and updated main terminal.
Airlines Serving TPA: Alaska, Air Canada, American, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Silver, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country (seasonal), United, WestJet, World Atlantic, and more.
it offers easy connections with modern facilities, a hotel on-site, and convenient parking options. A major renovation has expanded its rental car center, added a people mover, and upgraded the main terminal. Its layout makes travel quick from gate to curbside, which is especially helpful for visitors on tight schedules.
Taxi Fare: Approx. $33 USD to downtown Tampa.
Facilities: 23,000 parking spaces, free economy garage shuttle, monorail to short-term parking, and an on-site Marriott Hotel with 295 rooms.
Recent Upgrades: $1B expansion with a rental car center, 1.4-mile people mover, and updated main terminal.
Airlines Serving TPA: Alaska, Air Canada, American, British Airways, Copa, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Silver, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country (seasonal), United, WestJet, World Atlantic, and more.
Tampa Train information
Tampa Union Station is a historic landmark built in 1912 and restored for modern use. It connects Tampa with key cities along the East Coast through Amtrak’s Silver Star service.
The station is a convenient option for planners and visitors looking for direct access to New York, Washington D.C., and Miami. With daily operating hours, it provides easy access for travelers heading in and out of the city.
Location: Tampa Union Station, downtown Tampa.
Amtrak Service: Silver Star trains (91/92) between New York City, Washington D.C., Georgia, and Florida.
Hours: Open daily from 8:15 AM – 6:15 PM.
Renovations: Reopened in 1998 after a $2.5 million restoration project.
The station is a convenient option for planners and visitors looking for direct access to New York, Washington D.C., and Miami. With daily operating hours, it provides easy access for travelers heading in and out of the city.
Location: Tampa Union Station, downtown Tampa.
Amtrak Service: Silver Star trains (91/92) between New York City, Washington D.C., Georgia, and Florida.
Hours: Open daily from 8:15 AM – 6:15 PM.
Renovations: Reopened in 1998 after a $2.5 million restoration project.
Tampa Ground information
Getting around Tampa is simple, with a mix of buses, trolleys, streetcars, taxis, rental cars, and even water taxis. Whether you want affordable transit, a scenic ride through downtown, or flexible car rentals, Tampa offers several ways to move between neighborhoods, attractions, and the convention center.
Water-based options also provide a fun alternative for group outings or event transportation.
HART Bus System: 27 local routes and 12 express routes; fares $1.75 (local) and $2.75 (express). Day passes available.
In-Town Trolley: Runs along purple and green lines; fares $0.25 per ride; connects key attractions like the Tampa Convention Center and Aquarium.
TECO Line Streetcar: 2.7-mile route with 11 stops between downtown, Ybor City, and Channelside; fares $2.50 one-way or $5 for a day pass.
Taxis & Ride Services: Yellow Cab, United Cab, plus app-based services available; airport to downtown approx. $25.
Rental Cars: Available at the airport (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, etc.) and nearby. ZipCar also available for hourly rentals.
Water Transport: Pirate Water Taxi (14+ stops), eBoats (self-operated electric boats), and Tampa Bay Water Bikes along the Riverwalk and Hillsborough River.
Water-based options also provide a fun alternative for group outings or event transportation.
HART Bus System: 27 local routes and 12 express routes; fares $1.75 (local) and $2.75 (express). Day passes available.
In-Town Trolley: Runs along purple and green lines; fares $0.25 per ride; connects key attractions like the Tampa Convention Center and Aquarium.
TECO Line Streetcar: 2.7-mile route with 11 stops between downtown, Ybor City, and Channelside; fares $2.50 one-way or $5 for a day pass.
Taxis & Ride Services: Yellow Cab, United Cab, plus app-based services available; airport to downtown approx. $25.
Rental Cars: Available at the airport (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, etc.) and nearby. ZipCar also available for hourly rentals.
Water Transport: Pirate Water Taxi (14+ stops), eBoats (self-operated electric boats), and Tampa Bay Water Bikes along the Riverwalk and Hillsborough River.
