Getting Around
How to get to and from Tampa International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at TPA
Tampa International Airport is connected to Tampa and the wider United States transport network by multiple ground transport options.
No passenger rail serves Tampa International directly.
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) operates local bus service connecting the airport to the wider Tampa Bay network, though it's a slower option than taxi or rideshare for most visitors.
Taxis queue outside baggage claim and charge a flat rate of about $30 to downtown Tampa or the cruise terminal.
Uber and Lyft pick up outside baggage claim or at the SkyCenter One building's remote curbside area.
The rental car center sits south of the airport near economy parking, reached via the SkyConnect people mover.
TPA's layout is unusual: the SkyConnect automated people mover (trains every 2 minutes, under 5 minutes end to end) links the main terminal to both the airside gate buildings and the rental car center/economy garage — budget a few extra minutes for that leg when connecting or heading to your rental car.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from TPA to Tampa in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at TPA
Exploring United States beyond Tampa? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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