Transportation

Street Car

Many transportation options are readily available once you step on to Tampa soil. Enjoy the ambiance of our historic, electric streetcars that will whisk you back to yesteryear and into our historic district, Ybor City! TECO Line Streetcars feature all the modern-day comforts of air-conditioning and disability-assisting access. The Southern Transportation Plaza is located just outside our front door, where the Streetcar runs every 15-20 minutes. 

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Streetcar fares are $2.50 one-way, $5.00 for a 1-day unlimited fare card, and $11.00 for a 3-day unlimited fare card.  Exact change or a fare card is required. There are change machines located at various stops along the route. Visitors may purchase a fare card at Tampa Bay & Company visitor's desk located on our Rotunda. Refer to the ‘red’ route for this travel route and multiple stops. 

In-Town Trolley

Guests enjoy the comfort of our In-Town Trolley (Purple Line) that stops in close proximity to all downtown hotels and attractions every 10 minutes.  The In-Town Trolley runs Monday through Friday from 6am – 9am and 3pm – 6pm.   Refer to the Purple Line (#96)for this travel route and multiple stops. For guests looking to enjoy Tampa’s dining, entertainment and cultural arts district on Friday & Satruday night, the In-Town Trolley Green Line (#97) runs 6pm-2am.   Exact change of $.25 or a fare card is required (there are change machines located at various stops along the route).  Visitors may purchase a fare card at Tampa Bay & Company visitor’s desk located on our Rotunda.

Taxis, Shuttles, Limousines, & Other Transportation Options

The flat rate between Tampa Convention Center and Tampa International Airport (7.9 miles) is $22.00. Taxi Fares within Downtown Tampa which encompasses Downtown, Harbour Island, Davis islands, Ybor City and Hyde Park is $3.00 per person for 2 or more people. Tampa is a call destination, not a flag destination. There are taxi stands located throughout downtown Tampa; with the closest located at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. The Tampa Convention Center utilizes United Taxi and Yellow Taxi services. Most hotels offer shuttle service to the airport and major attractions.

More than 500 limousines are licensed to operate in the area. Please contact us if you’d like a listing of reputable limousine service providers.

Ride in an open air electric vehicle and save the earth! Complimentary electric vehicles run throughout Downtown Tampa, Ybor City, Hyde Park, Davis Islands and Harbour Island. A tip is always appreciated by the driver. All front house personnel at Tampa Convention Center will be happy to call this service or simply flag one down and they'll take you anywhere within a 35mph zone. 

Tampa Water Taxi and Tours offers our visitors a true experience of our waterfront destination.  Water taxi service runs 10a- midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10a to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.  Get on board just behind the Convention Center and enjoy a ride to your hotel or to the many restaurants and entertainment venues along the waterfront.  Costs start at $5.00.  Captain Larry also offers Museum tours, Sunset Tours for an additional fee.

Amtrak Rail Service arriving and departing from Tampa is located at Tampa Union Station, 601 North Nebraska Avenue and is located within 10 miles of Tampa Convention Center. 

Directions to Tampa Convention Center