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.
Hours of
operation:
| Monday -
Thursday |
11am -
10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 2am |
| Saturday |
9am -
2am |
| Sunday |
Noon -
8pm |
Streetcar fares are
$2.50 one-way, $5.00 for
a 1-day unlimited fare card, and $9.75 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 the Tampa Bay Convention
& Visitors 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. 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 the
Tampa Bay & Company visitor’s desk located
on our Rotunda.
Refer to the Purple Line for this travel
route and multiple stops. For guests looking to
enjoy
Tampa’s dining, entertainment and cultural arts
district, the In-Town Trolley (Green Line) runs
6pm-2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
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.
Amtrak Rail Service arriving and departing
from Tampa is located at Tampa Union Station,
601 North Nebraska Avenue.
Directions
to Tampa Convention Center |
