There are variety of ground transportation options between Tampa International Airport and surrounding destinations.
Choose from various companies under public transportation, bus service, rental cars, shared ride and taxis.
Bus Service/Public Transportation
BUS, SCHEDULED
Greyhound
(800) 231-2222
The Greyhound bus terminal is located in Downtown Tampa on 610 Polk Street near the corner of Pierce Street. Take a taxi or limo to the station. Please contact Greyhound for schedules and destinations.
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)
(813) 254-4278
HARTline Rapid Transit is located at the East end of the Red Baggage Claim Curbside by Belt #20. The route map and schedule is located at the bus stop.
Sarasota Sightseeing / Sarasota Tampa Express
(800) 326-2800 or (941) 355-8400
Sarasota Sightseeing provides non-stop bus service from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to its facility Sarasota located at 6227 N. Washington Boulevard in Sarasota. Operates out of Blue Quadrant 1 and Red Quadrant 2.
BUS, CHARTER
Passenger pickups are located in the bus spaces in the Ground Transportation Quadrants. Drop offs are made at the Departure Level curbsides
Taxicabs
Service is provided from the curbside of the Red and Blue Baggage Claim. See the taxi starter or use the taxi call button the the column.
The airport is served by Yellow Cab and United Cab. Both companies charge the same fares: $2 plus $2 per mile. The minimum fee from the airport is $10. Once the meter exceeds the $10.00, the minimum no longer applies.
There is a maximum flat rate fee of $22 to Downtown Tampa and the cruise port.
Taxi Companies
Yellow (813) 253-0121
United Cab (813) 253-2424
Airport Limos (Shared Passenger Van Service)
Bay Shuttle - Serving Hillsborough County - (866) 259-9929 or (813) 259-9998
Service is provided from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located at all four corners of the Baggage Claim Level. Discounts for additional members of a group going to the same address and children. Rates include up to 3 pieces of luggage.
SuperShuttle - Serving Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties - (800) 282-6817 or (727) 572-1111
Service is provided from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located at all four corners of the Baggage Claim Level.
High Vehicle Level Clearance: 10 feet Monorail to Terminal is located on Level 5 Pedestrian Bridges to Terminal are locatedon Level 2 24-hour operation FIRST HOUR FREE
Economy Parking * Shuttles run 24-hours a day, typically every 3 $7.00 N/A
Garage and Lot to 7 minutes
Garage clearance 8 feet, Lot clearance 13 feet
Cell Phone Lot * Vehicle clearance: No Limit FREE N/A
Park & wait until your party has arrived & claimed
their luggage, then proceed to the Terminal
All lots are staffed and open 24 hours a day, but space availability varies. Reservations for parking are not necessary or available. Up-to-date parking information is broadcast on 1610AM on a continuous basis and can be heard on most car radios within three miles of the Airport. Parking location reminder cards are available at every elevator in the garages or from the shuttle driver for Surface Parking If you cannot find your car when you return, use the Assistance phones near the elevators or in the bus shelters for location help. The maximum length of parking for on-Airport facilities is 45 days If you have any questions or need additional information, call (813) 870-8790. Disabled Parking is provided on all levels of all parking garages and adjacent to the bus stops in the Economy Lot. Smarte Carte service is available in the terminal parking garages and Terminal Building. Fees are $3.00 with a 25c return refund. Valet Parking: Drop off your vehicle on the BLUE Departure Drive or proceed directly to Level 5 of the Short Term Garage, and drop off your vehicle near the Yeager Elevators. Curbside drop off is only available between 5:30 am - 5:30 pm, 7 days/week. (You must pick up your vehicle on Level 5 of the Short Term Garage). Drop off and pick up is available 24 hours, 7 days/week on Level 5 of the Short Term Garage. A convenient and time-efficient way to park.
Bay Shuttle - Serving Hillsborough County - (866) 259-9929 or (813) 259-9998
Service is provided from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located at all four corners of the Baggage Claim Level. Discounts for additional members of a group going to the same address and children. Rates include up to 3 pieces of luggage.
SuperShuttle - Serving Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties - (800) 282-6817 or (727) 572-1111
Service is provided from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located at all four corners of the Baggage Claim Level.
Tampa International Airport offers fabulous shopping and gourmet food experiences. When you want a relaxing diversion, the Galleria is the place to visit...whether for a good read, fabulous Florida foods, or fine gifts and apparel.
LANDSIDE BUILDING
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Burger King/Taco Bell Express - 24 hours a day
Edy's Ice Cream/Pizza Hut/Wall Street Deli - 7:00am - 9:00pm Daily
Childrens Clothing & Toys, Airport Florist - 8:00am - 8:00pm Mon - Fri / 9:00am - 8:00pm Sat - Sun
Tampa Gifts & News
TICKETING LEVEL
This level is divided into RED on the North side, BLUE on the South side. For information on which side your airline is located, please refer to signage displayed over the escalators or elevators.
To locate the correct terminal for a departing flight, please refer to Flight Information signs located near each elevator.
- All airline ticket counters
- Restrooms
- Public telephones
- Courtesy phones for passenger paging
- Smartecartes
- Skycap service
TRANSFER LEVEL
This level is divided into RED on the North side, BLUE on the South side. To locate the correct terminal for a departing flight, please refer to Flight Information signs located near each elevator.
All arriving and departing passengers will pass through the Transfer Level (Level 3) of the Landside Terminal Building.
Departing Passengers take elevators or escalators up from Ticketing Level (Level 2).
Arriving Passengers take escalators or elevators down to Baggage Claim Level (Level 1).
Non-ticketed guests are not allowed to the Airsides. Visitors meeting incoming passengers may wait on the Transfer Level at the shuttle exit.
Visitors meeting or escorting passengers requiring special assistance, such as unaccompanied minors or the disabled, should report to the airline ticket counter (Level 2) for Airside authorization. Several conditions may apply for authorization, and it is issued solely at the discretion of the airline.
- All Landside Terminal shops and restaurants. There is at least one snack bar and gift shop located at each Airside. Some Airsides have extended food courts and restaurant options not available in the main terminal.
- Public restrooms: a men's, women's facility is located in each corner of the level. Companion restrooms are located in each corner (except for Yeager Side).
- A postage machine and mail drops (including a large envelope & large package drop) are located in each corner on the side of the elevator core, adjacent to the public telephones.
- Public telephones and data ports in each corner of the level.
- ATM machines are located adjacent to each Newsstand in the center of the Tampa Bay Galleria.
- Courtesy phones for passenger paging
- Smartecartes are located adjacent to escalator wells.
There is a business centre at the Airport Marriott Hotel adjacent to the airport which has computer workstations with Internet access, faxing, colour printing, copying and shipping services.
The Marriott Hotel is a full service hotel facility attached to the airport with 295 guest rooms and services including concierge, business center, fitness room, and pool, restaurants and meeting facilities. The hotel has 15 meeting rooms of various sizes up to the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate groups of up to 900 people. There is also a shopping arcade connecting the hotel to the landside terminal on the transfer level.
NEARBY HOTELS:
Amerisuites Tampa Airport - Tampa - $$$
4811 West Main Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Best Western Westshore Hotel - Tampa - $$
1200 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Motel - 5 floors, 237 rooms - elevator
AAA 2 Diamonds
Outdoor swimming pool - restaurant - lounge
Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 25 pounds - $45 per stay pet fee - updated Aug 2006
Guest review: Close to airport - room needed better soundproofing - AC was too noisy - Oct 2006
Guest review: Hotel had roaches - rooms weren't clean - elevator was slow - had free airport shuttle - I'd never stay again - Jul 2006
Guest review: Close to airport and highways - good for the price - didn't like the noise from planes - housekeeping was fast and excellent - pool was nice but not large - good workout room - May 2006
Guest review: Hotel has tried to upgrade but still has a long ways to go - good restaurant - Apr 2006
Guest review: Our 1st room was already occupied when we entered - our 2nd room wasn't clean, and preset alarm clock woke us up at 4:30 AM - toilet didn't flush - we had to ask twice for extra pillows - front desk staff made unflattering remarks about night shift staff, which made us uncomfortable - our worst stay ever, we won't be back - Feb 2006
Chase Suites Hotel - Tampa - $$$$
3075 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Comfort Inn Airport at RJ Stadium - Tampa - $$
4732 North Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33614
Guest review: Comfortable hotel and beds - arrived late, but staff was very obliging - liked breakfast and shuttle bus to pier - Feb 2006
Courtyard By Marriott Tampa Westshore - $$$$
3805 West Cypress, Tampa, FL 33607
Days Inn Airport/Stadium - Tampa - $$
2522 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Room wasn't in great condition - headboard fell away from wall - bed was comfortable - carpet in room had iron imprint, and carpet in closet was damaged - towel rack was loose - good front desk service - Mar 2006
Guest review: Lots of roaches - staff was very pleasant - terrible experience - Mar 2006
Doubletree Guest Suites - Tampa - $$$
3050 North Rocky Point Drive West, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Older facility near airport but in remote area - we expected more for the price - bedroom doors were flimsy and wouldn't close, AC unit was too loud to sleep - wonderful staff provided outstanding customers service - no complimentary breakfast, and Internet service wasn't free - I won't be back - Aug 2006
Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport - $$$$$
4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Westshore - $$$
555 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Guest review: Very, very nice overall - Apr 2006
Extended Stay America - Tampa - $$
1805 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Needed work - carpets were dirty - only one skillet was supplied for cooking - staff was very friendly - fitness room was small, equipment wasn't in great shape - breakfast needed more variety - remodeling underway during my stay - Mar 2006
Extendedstay West Shore - Tampa - $$
4312 West Spruce Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Grand Hyatt - Tampa - $$$$$
2900 Bayport Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview - Photos | Map | Rates - Make Reservation
Hampton Inn Airport/Westshore - Tampa - $$$
4817 West Laurel Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Good value - room needed more space for clothing - bathroom needed improvement - staff was friendly and helpful - appreciated airport shuttle service - Feb 2006
Hampton Inn - Tampa - $$$
3035 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Hilton Airport/Westshore - Tampa - $$$
2225 North Lois Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
Free airport shuttle from 5 AM to 1 AM
Guest review: Good location - nice rooms - customer service needed improvement - Aug 2006
Overview - Photos | Map | Rates - Make Reservation
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rocky Point- Tampa - $$$
3025 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel - 4 floors, 88 rooms & suites
Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Stadium/Airport - Tampa - $$$
4750 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33614
Hotel - 4 floors, 147 rooms & suites
Nearest hotel to Raymond James Stadium
Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
Guest review: Near great steakhouse - big, clean room had comfortable king-sized bed and all the comforts of home - Sep 2006
Homestead - Tampa - $$
5401 Beaumont Center Blvd, Tampa, FL 33634
Howard Johnson Hotel - Tampa - $$
2055 North Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Good location - clean and hassle-free - friendly staff - Jul 2006
Guest review: Close to airport - clean room - front desk seemed short-staffed - Apr 2006
La Quinta Inn - Tampa - $$
4730 Spruce Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Great location - airport shuttle was slow to arrive - we'd stay again - Sep 2006
Guest review: Good location and price - clean and comfortable - front desk staff was friendly and helpful - I'll stay again - Aug 2006
Guest review: Close to airport, restaurants, and International Plaza - good mid-range accommodations - clean and well-maintained - May 2006
Guest review: Convenient to airport, rental car lots, and shopping - nice pool area - breakfast area was very small and crowded - Apr 2006
Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center - Tampa - $$
5108 Eisenhower Blvd, Tampa, FL 33634
Marriott Airport - Tampa - $$$$$
Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel - 6 floors, 296 rooms & suites
Located in the Tampa International Airport
Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
Restaurant - lounge
Guest review: Good location - outstanding service; bellboy took our bags right to airline check-in - great place, we'll definitely stay again - May 2006
Marriott Westshore - Tampa - $$$$$
1001 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Hotel - 14 floors, 310 rooms & suites
Indoor/outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
2 restaurants - lounge - Starbucks
Microtel Inn & Suites - Tampa - $$
5405 North Church Street, Tampa, FL 33614
Guest review: Got what I paid for - hallways smelled bad - Jul 2006
Guest review: Pillow and sheets had blood on them - front desk brought replacements, but I had to make bed myself - found chips on floor under bed - manager was helpful - not a good stay - Jul 2006
Quorum Hotel - Tampa - $$$$
700 North Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Radisson Bay Harbor Hotel- Tampa - $$
7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL33607
Guest review: Average hotel, beds weren't comfortable - disappointed we didn't get Sleep Number bed - Jun 2006
Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza - $$$$
4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Residence Inn By Marriott - Tampa - $$$$
4312 Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Guest review: Close to airport and area attractions - excellent value - good hotel with large, very comfortable rooms - pool was small but nice - I'd stay
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