TAMPA, Fla. — Good news, mateys! HART is adding more streetcar and bus services this weekend to ensure pirates and landlubbers enjoy a safe and convenient voyage during Gasparilla. 

A large number of passengers are expected this Saturday for the third largest parade in the United States, and HART is making sure they have stress-free commuting options for the pirate invasion. 

Due to the festivities going on, routes are likely to change due to road closures. 

Here is info, directions regarding HART and the TECO Line Streetcar routes on Saturday: 

TECO LINE STREETCAR SYSTEM:

  • The streetcar is free.
  • For parking in Ybor City, Station #2 (Centro Ybor) will be the ONLY station operating streetcar service to downtown Tampa, Station #10 (Dick Greco Plaza).
  • Continuous service 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.
  • TECO Line Streetcar System Stations # 3 and # 4 will close from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.; however, during that time, HART will provide FREE, continuous bus service to/from Station # 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) between 9:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.

HART BUS SERVICE: 

  • An all-day pass is $4, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or on board buses on Gasparilla Day with cash only (no change provided).  Passengers may also use their monthly bus pass. *This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees.
  • For parking in Ybor City, HART will provide FREE continuous bus service between Station #3 (Streetcar Society Station) and Station #4 (Cadrecha Station) and downtown Tampa, Station #10 (Dick Greco Plaza) from 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • For parking at the Port Authority Parking Garage in the Channel District, HART will be providing FREE continuous bus service to/from Station #10 (Dick Greco Plaza) 9:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
  • Map for Gasparilla 2019

GETTING TO DOWNTOWN TAMPA ON HART: 

  • From University Area: Routes 1*, 5, 6, 9, 12, 275LX, MetroRapid
  • From Temple Terrace: Route 6
  • From New Tampa/Wiregrass: Route 275LX
  • From Brandon: Routes 8, 360LX*
  • From West Tampa/Citrus Park: Route 7*
  • From South Tampa: Routes 19*, 360LX*
  • From Tampa International/Town 'N Country: Routes 30*, 60LX
  • HART bus maps and schedules

DETOURS:

  • Routes 1,7, 8, 19, 30, and 360LX will be on detour during the festivities.