Transfer to/from - Tampa airport (TPA)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber, Lyft and Wridz users can be picked up next to the red baggage claim area, the blue express curbside or at the SkyCenter One office building. A USD5.00 fee is added to the final fare.

Turo shared vehicles are only permitted in the economy garage, which is accessed from the Main Terminal via the SkyConnect train. The remote curbside next to the rental car center can also be used for quick pick-ups or drop-offs.

Bus

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) (Tel +1 813 254 4278) operates services from the airport. The fare is USD2.00 and travel time to downtown Tampa is 30 minutes.

- Line 30: travels to downtown (Marion Transit Center) and Northwest Transfer Center every 30 minutes, from 4:20 am to 0:00 am on weekdays and from 5:30 am to 11:50 pm on Saturdays and Sundays
- Line 32: travels to West Tampa Transfer Center and Netpark Transfer Center every 30 min. from 5:45 am to 10:20 pm (weekends from 5:15 am to 10:15 pm)
- Line 10: goes to North Hyde Park, the University of Tampa, Riverwalk and Marion Transit Center from 5:45 am to 11:50 pm

The 300X service from Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) (Tel +1 727 540 1900) has a fare of USD2.25 and goes to Marion Transit Center and Ulmerton, Monday through Friday between 6:55 am and 8:00 pm.

Airport stops are located at the car rental center.

In downtown Tampa, there is a Greyhound station (Tel +1 800 231 2222), from where buses depart to destinations throughout the country.

Rent a Car

Taxi

The 15-20 minute ride to downtown has a flat rate of USD35.00. The minimum fare from the airport is USD20.00. Vehicles are located outside the baggage claim level, in the ground transportation areas, Red 1 and Blue 2. The service is provided by Yellow Cab (Tel +1 813 253 0121).

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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