Here's some things to help you out…read more https://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/assets/maps/Streetcar_Map.pdf This is a map with all 11 stops for the TECO Streetcar. Useful for navigating and determining the stops you want to get on/off at. https://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/livemap.html This is a quick link to live map of actual locations of both southbound (going Downtown) and northbound (traveling to Ybor) cars - useful for getting a good idea of how much time you'll have to get or wait at the station. ----- As mentioned by others, the TECO Line Streetcar is completely free (no fare/fee to utilize). With that being said, if you ever want to skip the hassle of driving back and forth between the Downtown and Ybor districts, this is the way to do it. It's definitely a great mode of public transportation around the aforementioned districts. Complimenting the mode of transportation, the Streetcar system also offers a very fun/entertaining way to get around. It can definitely be fascinating to be able to ride earlier technology that existed prior to modern day mobiles. The streetcars travels probably no more than 30mph at any given time - slowing down and speeding up between to adjust the other local traffic patterns and conditions. So with that being said, if you're looking at travelling the entire length (between Stop 1 and 11), I would safely dedicate 45 minutes for that trip. We never had to wait long at any stop before getting on (plus you have a link above to help you manage the time a bit better). Route-wise, you will be able to see and access the neater areas of Downtown Tampa and the Ybor District. The stops/stations are rather well thought, designed and planned. All stations offers an ADA-accessible ramp. Yes, sometimes the cars get packed, but that's with any public transportation system - definitely something to consider when it comes to understanding the local events happening in town and how that would potentially impact the line. We have ridden the TECO Streetcar Line about a dozen times at this point, and have always enjoyed the relaxing ride! Definitely recommend this experience if you're in town!

Free, old timey trolley rides from downtown Tampa to Ybor city, what's not to love? TECO street…read morecars offer safe and convenient lifts to Benchmark, Sparkman Wharf, aquarium, and all throughout Ybor. Slow and steady so give yourself extra time. All the windows keep it bright and breezy. Would love to see this rail line expand!

Recently cruised on the Carnival Paradise ex Port Tampa Bay. Our first time, and we've been to…read moreseveral other cruise ports to have a good comparison (Lauderdale, New Orleans, Canaveral, Seattle). This port handles typically smaller ships due to needing to depart Tampa Bay by the Sunshine Skyway, so has height limitations. We parked at the terminal parking across the street, which had ample parking, and was a short block and a half walk away. As soon as we reached the terminal front sidewalk, there were friendly porters there to swiftly take our bags to be moved on board. Plenty of people around pointing you in the right direction to hit the next stage. Security was super fast and check in was a breeze. All in all from the time we left our vehicle, we were on the ship in less than 30 minutes time. There were waiting areas, but no one was in them as the transition was so smooth. Would definitely give high marks to everyone. Debarkation was just as easy (with passports) as the facial recognition allows you to essentially just keep walking from the gangplank from the ship all the way to your transportation.

So I normally write long and detailed reviews, but this one will just be a quick one so I can…read morereview my recent 2026 vacation while the memories are still fresh! The Port of Tampa Bay is unbelievably organized and is perhaps the best place to board/disembark from a cruise ship anywhere. They operate on a staggered boarding process where you claim a time to board days before you leave and are well-staffed and clean. My group of 15 and I were very content with our experience here in mid-March 2026. We had a 10:30am boarding time reserved. Disembarkment is a bit more unorganized than boarding - it ended up being a bit more "open world" vs "linear" getting outta there if we are speaking in video game terminology. Nonetheless, the Port of Tampa Bay is a well-oiled machine and I wouldn't mind if I needed to go through here on any future cruises.

Driver: Bobby Bus:7145…read moreHouston to Austin 4:30 pm bus Extremely Disappointing Experience Our driver, Bobby, was unprofessional and unnecessarily rude. It appears his frustration stems from vehicles briefly stopping behind his parked bus to drop off or pick up passengers. That's understandable--but there's a professional way to address people. My daughter, who is eight months pregnant and considered high-risk, insisted on taking me to my pickup. After we located the bus and set down my luggage, Bobby came storming down the steps to chastise her for parking momentarily behind his vehicle. His tone was loud, condescending, and completely uncalled for. Knowing my daughter's emotional state and wanting to defuse the situation, I calmly told her to move the car--essentially doing what Bobby wanted, just without the hostility. That seemed to upset him even more. My daughter drove off in tears, confused by how aggressively she'd been spoken to. Though Bobby later attempted to apologize, I declined to engage. His concerns could have been addressed directly with me, her mother, without the unnecessary confrontation. To make matters worse, his driving was erratic, and several seatbelts--including mine--were broken. Instead of berating pregnant women, Bobby would do well to focus on the things he can control: driving safely and maintaining a functional bus.

My bus was supposed to depart at 6:15 pm on 12/12/24 from Naples, FL. I waited until 7 pm, but the…read morebus didn't show up and I didn't get any notifications from them. I had to take an Uber in order not to miss my flight from FLL. A few days later I requested a refund. After a long wait they responded: "The service 80391 did pass the stop in Naples, it was about 10/20 minutes late, so it's not possible to provide a refund." This is a lie and I am not crazy I hope :) There were quite a few other very concerned people waiting for the same bus. I would NOT recommend this company to anybody.

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 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.

Cant wait to see the new renovations. When i was here it was closed and we had to be in a trailer…read morenext to it but its ok i always love the service and affordable tickets. Food on train I highly recommend

In the sense that you will eventually get to your destination for a price that is lower than flying…read moreand without the stress of driving, they get 2 stars. But I wouldn't recommend traveling by train if you are alone, especially if the travel times are not convenient. I traveled from Tampa to Jacksonville on a Sunday evening. The train arrived about 40 minutes late, and because the station is under construction, everyone was lined up at the platform in Florida heat at that time. Not fun. Not enough seating for everyone at the platform. There are no seat reservations for standard seats on this train. If you are traveling in a group, the porters will make sure you are seated together. But if you are traveling alone, you will be at the mercy of chance, and I lost that gamble during the trip. I spent my journey uncomfortable and stressed out. There is a cafe, but I did not go there. I didn't feel comfortable leaving my work computer at my seat unattended, and I didn't want to have to heft my computer bag and purse all the way to the dining car. Thankfully, I had packed a snack, so that sustained me for the 6+ hour journey. There's wifi, but it was not great, and my phone kept switching to using the 5G. The bathroom was pretty foul. I limited my water consumption to avoid using it, but I could smell it from my seat. We started 40 minutes late, but by the time we got to Jacksonville, we were more than an hour behind schedule. That meant I got to Jacksonville after 11pm, which wasn't great as a single female traveler. My employer is headquartered in Jacksonville, and there's no direct flight from Tampa. But based on my experience, I do not think the train is an option. I will have to drive the next time.

Clean, organized and the drivers are just wonderful. They deal with so many different kinds of…read morepeople and somehow stay friendly and helpful. We took the #5 bus straight to Busch Gardens and saved a bundle on parking! It was a 30 minute ride in air conditioned comfort. We did have an issue where our Flamingo veteran's pass did not work and the customer service had a handprinted sign "Be back soon" and we waited, but finally had to catch the bus. Another person in line was in the same boat. One young man eventually did get help adding money to his pass, but by then our bus was leaving! His bike was already loaded on our bus, so I alerted the driver and he stopped and waited a few seconds, just enough for the young man to run over and board. When we got back five hours later the same sign was up and again we waited but no one came back soon. Lots of disappointed folks like us that day. Behind the building a woman in her transit uniform was talking on her phone. I wondered if she was the one taking so many long breaks?

If you need to use the Tampa HART public bus system, Marion Transit Center is the main hub in South…read moreTampa. It's business-like and you can get what you need done there, either in the business office during business hours, or making a transfer from one bus to another.

I had no idea this existed until I had someone visit from Belgium and she was very resourceful with…read morehow she got around Florida. One of the things I loved about her taking the train we were able to be with her until the train left. It was MUCH cheaper for her to take the train to Miami instead of fly. I think around $50 vs well over $100 to fly. It may take longer than flying but the price difference can make the difference between getting to where you want to go or not. We took the Tampa Black History tour before we came to the train station. Learned that B.B. King, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, use to come through here and cross the street to play at the historic Jackson house. (Pictured...it's in bad shape, but they are hoping to restore it. It needs A LOT of LOVE) I highly recommend checking out the Tampa Bay History Center for history tours in Tampa. There is a lot of great history here! https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/

The station is under construction on the outside west side. The fencing leaves a small path for…read morepeople exiting to the pickup lane. Poor signage confuses passengers on which way to go. I recommend telling travelers to follow the signs to the parking lot on the east side and picking them up there until the construction is completed.