The Tampa Union Station is a beautiful historic landmark building but like most Amtrak stations…read morethat I have been in, there are no concessional venues to grab a quick snack whilst waiting nevertheless, the staff was great when I checked my bag. Everything was well organized, getting passengers with disabilities or those that need extra time, to the platform situated first and then the general boarding.

This is a beautiful historic building, but it is poorly maintained and absolutely filthy. No…read moreconcessions but they do have vending machines. There's no ATM, even though it claims to have one according to both its website and Amtrak's. The restrooms are disgusting. It's unfortunate to see the place being so poorly maintained.

So this is a mini review of the station and amtrak itself. I LOVED the roomette. As a solo traveler…read moreit was amazing and the food was a better quality than airplane food. My attendant was great, funny and really personable. I had one issue with a power hungry little twig that walked behind me and was upset at me for going the wrong way but thankfully I never saw that guy again. This station was cool. It has an old fashion look to it and I really enjoyed it. All together a great time and GREAT experience. Check out my full tour just search MrBucketlist Roomette tour on youtube!

Arguably one of the best union stations that I have ever been inside of. First of all let me say…read morethis which if you frequently travel greyhound or Amtrak you know this is an anomaly. The station was sooooo cleaning. It was practically spotless which I loved. I recently came her because I shipped several packages from the other side of the country. The staff was very helpful and it was quiet inside.

I've ridden the streetcar only a couple of times in the last 15 years. This last trip was by far…read morethe best ever. There was a band playing...we knew this in advance and purposely got to the Centennial station prior to the start time so we could get a good spot and ride for as long as we wanted. The band was Row Jomah and will be playing at GMF this year. There was a GMF rep on board promoting the event. I'm not sure why - it seems like it's over packed every year anyway (I've been every year since inception). But I digress.... The band was awesome, the ride was so much fun, we got off when they were done and went back to James Joyce for another drink. Rode the streetcar back to downtown where our cars were and had such a great time! Need to ride the streetcar more often!!!

While visiting Tampa, FL for a convention, we found a great transportation system and it is the…read moreTECO Streetcar. The best part is that it is free. The Streetcar takes you from Ybor City to Tampa Downtown. It runs every 12 minutes and it was an easy way to get from Ybor to Tampa. We actually stayed about 20 minutes away but took an Uber to the train station daily once we found out how convenient it was to travel this way. I highly recommend staying outside of Tampa and using the Streetcar. My only gripe was that it was 98+ degrees daily and many of the operators of the cars did not have the AC running. I was shocked when we boarded trains where the air wasn't running.

I LOVE taking the trolley! I have taken the trolly from Ybor to the Amalie Arena several times…read more When I get off at the stop, it is just a short walk to the Amelie Arena. This stop is also the stop for the Port of Tampa. If you want to avoid the high parking cost of$50 per day for cruise parking and the higher cost of downtown parking in general, park in Ybor and take the trolley! You avoid the jam-packed traffic while experiencing a period in history.

Although this is the stop for the Arena and Hooters, it's also pretty near the mall, the Aquarium,…read morethe Port of Tampa. No sense driving into this area when you can take the fun streetcar. Like all the stations you can get the ticket during your short wait for the next streetcar at the machine with your credit card or cash. The all day pass only works on the streetcar so it's worth it but if you're going to be around a few days without a car, get the three day combined bus and streetcar pass and make use of it.

Centennial Park is a good place to have events. Today, it's the International Cuban Sandwich…read moreFestival. Lots of vendors to get a Cuban Sandwich or just try other Latin foods. My Cuban was from The Devilled Pig was very good. Also, I got the Salted Caramel Bacon Brownie which is salty and sweet. The virgin Pina Colada was refreshing and not too sweet. Yummy!! Great location with a live band.

The Centennial Park Trolley Station is the end of the ride in Ybor City. The trolley turns around…read morehere and goes back through the loop. We jumped off at Centennial Park to poke around the shops and eateries. The streetcar was very clean with everything in perfect condition. The drivers are very polite. You can easily see that safety is their biggest concern. Don't try and distract them while they are driving because they have to stay completely focused. Pedestrians were continuously stepping out in front of the tracks to cross the road. The trolley stops running at 2am and is free.

This is the stop for The Florida Aquarium. Great little train. FREE! Seats are very hard but…read moreauthentic to the trolley look and likely keeps people from wanting to stay on too long. Be sure to pay attention for your stop and pull the bell or the trolley may keep going to next stop. Train was clean. Definitely recommend.

This is the stop for the Channelside Mall, the Aquarium, the Victory Ship Museum, the Port of…read moreTampa, and to see the "Exploding Chicken" sculpture. This is also about halfway between Downtown Tampa and Ybor City. This is a fun and easy way to travel, and a great way to avoid drinking and driving. Very family friendly, there's a special rate if you have a large brood. The all day fare makes it very worthwhile to come from Downtown, see and do some stuff here, end up in Ybor City for dinner and a movie and too many drinks and get back safe and sound. Plus, since it's on "Ella Mae Ave.," you can annoy your wife with imitations from the "Beverly Hillbillies" on the way and a little while after you arrive. Don't stand in the middle of the tracks, they don't like that.

I really enjoyed this fabulous free transportation and being able to explore downtown Tampa from…read morethis station all the way to Ybor City. I believe it runs every 15 minutes. Since this is the first and last stop, it will sit at the station so you don't have to worry about missing the streetcar. Highly recommend if you're touring downtown Tampa.

great option for moving around Tampa. comfortable & quick. frequent trips, so never too long to…read morewait. limited seating at the stops but usually some shade.

Dedicated to the former Mayor of Tampa who brought the trolley system back to the city after a 60…read moreyear gap, the Dick Greco Plaza station has more cover than other stations and a few benches for waiting, including one you'll share with a bronze of the Mayor. It is located right in front of the Convention Center and near the Arena, with the Marriott and Embassy Suites hotels close by. This stop is the tenth stop on the trolley line between Whiting Street station and the Arena. There is of course a ticket vending machine and a ramp for mobility challenged. There are two platforms, with two sets of tracks running through the Plaza.