How To Get From Tampa International Airport To Downtown

Option 1: SkyConnect / HART Routes 10/30/32 Bus Option 2: SkyConnect / PSTA 300X Airport Express Bus Option 3: Shuttle Bus Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare

Option 1: SkyConnect / HART Routes 10/30/32 Bus

  • Travel time: 40 minutes
  • Starting from the Main Terminal, board the SkyConnect train to the Rental Car Center. At the ground level board routes 10, 30 or 32. All head to downtown Tampa from TPA. Learn more at Hillsborough Transit Authority.
  • Consider purchasing Flamingo Card, the Tampa Bay area’s integrated fare card.  
  • Fare for the HART is $2.00.
  • Cheapest

Option 2: SkyConnect / PSTA 300X Airport Express Bus

  • Travel time: 40 minutes
  • For a faster, more express option consider PSTA’s 300X Airport Express Bus Starting from the Main Terminal, board the SkyConnect train to the Rental Car Center. The caveat here is that the 300X bus runs 8 trips a day.
  • Note: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is a separate agency from HART.
  • Consider purchasing Flamingo Card, the Tampa Bay area’s integrated fare card. 
  • Fare for PSTA is $2.25.
  • Fastest

Option 3: Shuttle Bus

Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare

  • Travel time: 20 minutes
  • Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Wridz, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Expect to pay at least $20-30 for a ride.