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TRANSPORTATION
IN TAMPA BAY

Tampa Bay is home to two international airports, including top-rated Tampa International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to more than 60 domestic destinations and ten international markets. Once you’re in town, getting around Tampa is a breeze. Transportation options include a comprehensive menu of motor coach, limo & taxi services, streetcar & trolley, shuttle systems and rental cars.

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The free TECO Historic Streetcar carries you from downtown’s glittering towers to the brick streets and cigar boutiques of Ybor City. Hop on and off the Pirate Water Taxi at stops along the Hillsborough River and Garrison Channel. Take Tampa Bay on two wheels by renting from Coast Bike Share or quickly and easily navigate the city on a motorized scooter.

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MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

PIRATE WATER TAXI

Get transported by water! Take the Pirate Water Taxi to any of the stops along the Hillsborough River that runs through Downtown, the Channelside District and Davis Islands.

TECO STREETCAR

Hop aboard Tampa's unique, vintage streetcar and recapture the charm of the past. The TECO Line Streetcar will take you between downtown Tampa, Channelside and historic Ybor City.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Rent an electric scooter through apps like Lime, Spin, or Bird. Use the scooters to zoom through downtown Tampa and get to your destination in a zip.

WATER BIKES

Tampa Bay Water Bike Company operates along the Hillsborough River. Single and tandem options let visitors hop on a water bike (after a quick tutorial) and power their way to sites along the Riverwalk. The sturdy bikes are virtually impossible to tip over and offer a memorable way to get around town (and an awesome core workout).

BIKE RENTALS

Tampa Riverwalk Rentals offer a variety of rental opportunities including various cruiser bikes to take on the Tampa Riverwalk, Bayshore, and throughout downtown's protected bike lanes. The Coast Bike Share program is also located throughout the city at various hubs that you can check on the app.

RIVERWALK BOATING CO.

Be the captain of a two-person mini powerboat as you take in the sites along Tampa Bay's waterways. An onboard interactive audio tour will help lead the way for an adventure on the water or you can explore on your own.

EBOATS

After a quick lesson, visitors can rent and pilot their own electric boat and set off on a tour of the Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa waterways. Rent by the hour at docks outside the Sail Pavilion and the Tampa Convention Center, and bring up to 10 of your closest friends for a day on the water.

CRUISES

Located conveniently to downtown Tampa, Port Tampa Bay puts paradise at your fingertips and is home to Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean.

TAXIS, CAR RENTALS, & CHARTER BUSES

Motor coach services are available for those looking to transport large groups from one venue to the next, or for those looking to explore Tampa Bay and the many attractions and outdoor activities it has to offer.

LIMO, SEDAN, MINI BUS

For those whose Tampa transportation needs are not met by bus or taxi, more than 500 limousines are licensed to operate in the area. Tampa car services provide door-to-door transportation to-and-from the airport by town car, limo and SUV.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Custom solutions for your ground transportation needs offering transportation management for charters, airport, ports of call and convention shuttle services in & around the Tampa Bay area.