TECO Line Streetcar System Reviews

very good transportation system, in addition to being free, it seems very comfortable to me in terms of stops and waiting times, very good.

Great way to get from place to place in downtown Tampa. The trolleys are clean and are convenient to get on/off from one stop to another. Also, they are free! Kids seem to really enjoy the ride as well.

What a fantastic ride and day in Ybor City. We parked in downtown Tampa and rode the streetcar all the way to Ybor. It was a wonderful way to see the water, port, Channelside, and then arrive in Ybor City. The best part is that the streetcar is free on Saturdays! What a great way to explore Tampa (jump on and off). The kids had a good time, though did not appreciate its history as much as I did (has been there for over 100 years).

This is a must do while in Tampa! The street cars are clean and the drivers were very professional and helpful making sure you get off at the right stop. This makes commuting easy and fun to some of the major attractions. An all day ticket is $5 so very inexpensive.

This is something we recommend to do for our out of town visitors. I take no more than an hour and it is a great way to see downtown Tampa. Beware that when you purchase your tickets you can get a one way trip which is down and back, or you can get a day pass that allows you to get off and walk around at different stops and get back on. There are also special rates for children, seniors, military. Otherwise it's very affordable and it can be something to do on a rainy day as well!
It is a real trolley line not a bus made to look like a trolley.
There is AC!!!

This is an inexpensive way to get around Ybor City, Channelside, & downtown Tampa. I wouldn't consider this a sightseeing trolley, as the track is only 2.7 miles long, but it has 11 stops which makes it convenient to get to certain places along this route. The trolleys are clean. Bring exact change for the driver or use a ticket vending machine at one of the stops. Tickets are available at the visitor centers in Ybor City & Channelside as well.

Stayed at a hotel next to the Tampa Convention Center in the Channelside district of downtown Tampa. The cars are air conditioned. Signs at stations say that the streetcars will arrive every 15 minutes, but there were times our wait was 20 to 25 minutes -- not a problem, but good to know if you have made dinner reservations or if you need to stay on schedule. Buy your ticket at a kiosk or have exact change for the conductor. Seniors and kids ride half price. Be advised that the three day pass for $11.75 is no longer available for purchase on the train even though the TECO website says that is it. Also, the streetcar does not run until noon on Sundays, so plan accordingly. Very clean and efficient, even if it is at a slow pace.

This was a fun way to get around. The old streetcar with wood is my favorite. Free and a great way to explore areas of Tampa and an easy way get to Ybor City.

Currently free-- very easy to use. Only wish is that it extended up Franklin Street to the Armature Works.

While visiting Tampa, FL for a convention, we found a great transportation system and it is the TECO Streetcar. The best part is that it is free. The Streetcar takes you from Ybor City to Tampa Downtown. It runs every 12 minutes and it was an easy way to get from Ybor to Tampa. We actually stayed about 20 minutes away but took an Uber to the train station daily once we found out how convenient it was to travel this way. I highly recommend staying outside of Tampa and using the Streetcar. My only gripe was that it was 98+ degrees daily and many of the operators of the cars did not have the AC running. I was shocked when we boarded trains where the air wasn't running.

the Trolley service between Ybor and down town makes a great and simple way to hop around the major points in Tampa. Only thing is runs were very limited until noon however it runs till very late at night.

We decided to ride the streetcar and explore YBor and Tampa. Our operator was awesome and gave us a lot of tips and recommendations. Unfortunately I did not get his name but he was from Puerto Rico and was driving street car 4131 on Friday November 24,2017. The streetcar system itself is a great value and easily accessible. I highly recommend parking and riding!

Great, fun thing to do. Kids will love it. Adults enjoy it. Good way to see local area. Take in sights

The sight seeing ride through downtown Tampa into Ybor City was beautiful. Just a nice ride through the city.

A free streetcar that runs from the downtown out to Ybor city. You can pick one up about every 15 minutes. Cars are well maintained and conductors were very accommodating.

Easy to use and great for traveling around congested Tampa streets. Would use it again especially if using the cross bay ferry from st pete.

We had a tour of the Trolly Barn, followed by a guided tour out and back. The HART staff was very friendly and informative. The tour of the barn repair sites and included several trolleys including one from 1922 and another open air. It takes time but it is worth it. No cost -a service of HART.

Early tampa had street carslike San Fran, enjoy a rail car ride through downtown, ybor and channelside

Taking the streetcar is a great way to get around the Tampa area. It's an extremely affordable, unique, and fun way to get around. You can see a bit of the Tampa area, and even more of the areas along the 2.7-mile route.

My hubby and I walked from Curtis Hixon Waterford Park to the nearest streetcar pickup, which happened to be the last on its line to take back to The Florida Aquarium where our car was parked. It was a quick ride and a unique experience; neither of us has ever ridden on a streetcar before.

I would recommend using the streetcar if you are in the Tampa area and it's going where you want to go. It's a fun experience worth having and did I mention affordable!

This was a fantastic way of seeing downtown. Tampa is a beautiful place to visit. Love the Comedy Club and Restaurants!!!

It was a fun ride from Amalie arena to Ybor. Runs every 15 minutes and it's clean. And it's free!!!!

This is a great amenity and saves a bundle on parking which is VERY expensive in Tampa downtown. I caught it in Ybor City where I could park free for 2 hours. Actually went over the 2 hours but no ticket. Has stops at most places a visitor would go.

These are so cool, bringing back the days of yesteryear. Great for taking photos on. It adds a touch of class to the city.

This trolley starts and stops in Ybor City with a round trip to downtown Tampa - for free! Park in Ybor, grab a cigar, then head downtown. The windows are open - no A/C - but it's not really necessary. The cars are clean and airy and run constantly. I park in Ybor to avoid navigating downtown and trying to find non-existent parking near Amelie. It's a cute blast from the past and fun to ride.

Got on the tram at the convention centre and experienced a very enjoyable way to see the sites along the way to multiple destinations eg the Aquarium the SS Victory navy museum and the cigar history tour, hooters - and back again. Waaaay better than a Uber.

We had a great time we took kids and grandkids on an adventure beginning to end with stops in between. A day pass is very affordable $5 or 12.50 for family of 4. We enjoyed the sights, got off had lunch, got back on rode to Ybor City (not a place for youngsters) and made the return trip. It was a good time for the 2 year old up to the 51 year old.

You can get a 5.00 pass for the entire day. It makes several stops downtown and goes to Ybor City. There are Windows for a nice Reese. It is also covered . I believe it runs until 1:00 AM.. Typically it runs every 15 to 20 mins

Very good option to move in Tampa, in our case we leave the car in Ybor City q has parking lots (usd 15 a stay) and after walking through the neighborhood we move to downtown Tampa. It is a friendly trip of about 15 minutes.Highly recommended and also free.

We wanted to explore Ybor City. We parked near the aquarium and took this amazing historical trolley to Ybor City. It's free! The trolley operator was so friendly and gave us some great suggestions. The trolley goes between downtown Tampa and Ybor City. Great sightseeing!

At first glance, these are turn of the last century trams, but the build date is 2000.

Nice historical feel, the bells and whistles add a nice touch.

Tours the downtown, Ybor area. (You need to ask what this means!)

Took tram from downtown Tampa to Ybor and stopped several places along the way. Great way to see the area and added bonus is it is free!

Especially if you are a senior citizen and don't want to be driving all around town trying to find a place to park. The price is very reasonable and there are about 13 different stops if I remember correctly. So you can see most of the area by just riding the tram.......

This was the best thing!!! First off, it is completely free. You can ride it back and forth as often as you like. It goes all the way from downtown to Ybor. When you get to the end you can stand up, pull the seat and change its direction and ride it all the way back. It had stops at many downtown places like the Florida Aquarium, the cruise terminal, the Amalie Arena, and Ybor City.

This is a great way to see the sights, Inexpensive transportation and goes to shops and places to dine.

We enjoyed riding the streetcar from Ybor City to Tampa. It was a little jerky but that’s to be expected. Narration of the sights would be a cool added feature.

Free and convenient! If you’re visiting Tampa definitely try the Streetcar, especially if you ha e children, I know they will love it.

We used this to get between Ybor city and the convention center. We walked the route initially and then took the street car back in the evening. The street car had a lot of empty seats and was a good ride. FYI this is a historic recreation of former Tampa streetcars but it is not the actual historic streetcar which ran through the 40s.

It’s the best way to get around downtown and Ybor! The drivers are always friendly and helpful! You are never waiting long to hop on. Stops are at all the best spots to stop in downtown. Easy to figure out times, stops and directions! And it’s FREE!

Nice little ride and reasonably priced at $2.50 a ride. If you're staying 3 days get a pass for $11.75.

So convenient and very fair prices. A great way to go to Channel Side, and Downtown Tampa from Ybor City. Nice and relaxing, so sit back and enjoy the journey.

For an inexpensive method to see Tampa Channel District, I highly recommend doing a hop on hop off tour on the TECO Line Streetcar. You can buy tickets from a ticket machine at each station. The round-trip, 1 day ticket is $5 for adults, you can get on and off as many times as you want. The one-way ticket is $2.50. Children under 4 ride for free and seniors, youths under 18 and people with disabilities can purchase a one-way discounted fare for $1.25 and a one day unlimited travel fare for $2.50.

It's a great way to see the historical district, Ybor City, museums and the cruise terminal. And on hot days, it's quite refreshing to get on the air-conditioned streetcar to cool off. The station begins near downtown Hilton Tampa with a covered walkway connected to it through a parking garage and the line ends in Ybor City. We were fortunate to use the covered walkway from the hotel during a downpour to the streetcar station and then hop on the streetcar to Terminals 2 and 3 for a cruise the next day. The wait time wasn't very long either, only about 5 to 10 minutes before a streetcar cruises back to a station to pick more people up.

The streetcar schedule is Mon-Thur. noon to 10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am to 1:30am and Sun. noon to 8pm.

Efficient and free means to getting around Tampa. We stayed on and toured the city via the Trolley.

What a fun experience to ride the streetcar trolley for free. It’s clean, air-conditioned and easy to ride. My first ride was to experience the route from Tampa’s Convention Center to the end. Then I hopped off at various stops to walk around. They run every 15 minutes. The conductors are helpful as well. Neat how you turn the seats around in the direction of the trip.

The trolley ride was free and took you to a lot of great locations. we rode it to the end and then decided what places we wanted to venture off to.

We take this into Ybor for a treat or when we have out of town visitors. It's a quick ride and starting last weekend - FREE!

We rode the Streetcar from downtown to Ybor. It was free on Saturday. We were able to see Channelside, the arena, the convention center. It was something from a bygone era and ran right on time. It was worth the experience.

My little grandsons, 18 months and 3 years, and I went to Ybor on the Tampa Trolley today. The conductor was kind, patient for their little legs to get on and off, and explained all the stops! The car was just as pictured, so lovely inside. I cannot say enough about what a lovely time we had.

So easy to get anywhere in the area. Clean, friendly staff and affordable. So much better than driving. Many stops available and convenient to activities in the area.

This was a free way to get around parts of the city. It took us from by our hotel, down by the arena, and then down to Ybor City. It runs most of the days during the week and til late at night on the weekends.

A cute throwback to get you around downtown and several tourist attractions. Free to ride and AC. You can’t be in a hurry, but it’s fun.

Took train from Tampa to Ybor City. No charge and an interesting ride. One thing that was pointed out to us was the seat backs slide back and forth depending on which way you are going. Had fun in Ybor City too.

The car itself is neat, not cheap, motorman (operator)is neat to watch, it's handy to get around, not quick

The little ones loved sights, the trolley stops and reading the map. It was fun to talk about which stops were coming up next. We bought round trip tickets and enjoyed ourselves.

Be considerate of handicap riders... disgraceful

They refused to stop at the ramp then closed the door on handicap grandma as we were helping her on... injuring my arm as I protected her from the doors... only after some screaming from other patrons did they decide to stop forcing the door closed and let her finish boaring giving a disgruntled look as I nursed my arm.

This street car line is a short run but they really could do more with it. It’s free and it’s a fun ride that is not more than 3 miles (5kms) long, likely less than that. It runs at least every 15 minutes so it has regular service. The drivers were are friendly and helpful with information. The only draw back is that in Ybor city you’re basically getting off in the back part of parking lots and then have to walk through them to shops and restaurants. Those should be facing the street car. Silly but thats how it is. The street car right is nice and old world but the stops are lacking. Overall it’s worth a trip back and forth.

It was a beautiful day when my spouse and I took to entire roundtrip on this charming streetcar. It was a great way to familiarize ourselves with downtown Tampa/Ybor City.

What a great vehicle to get around Tampa and all free WOW we were stopping in ybor city and the network had 3 stations in ybor alone the drivers were really helpful and friendly the vehicles themselves were beautiful works of art from a bygone age we enjoyed our trips on these vehicles you can even get off at both cruise terminals

Took the streetcar from downtown Tampa to Ybor following the Gasparilla parade. Crowded but fun way to get to our destination for dinner on Saturday evening. I don't get to ride it often but it's always memorable when I do climb aboard.

I have experienced this way of transport between Water Street and Ybor City both ways. Usually it is not full and crowded (i may add almost empty in the evenings) during normal weekdays and weekends in September and October. But local friends warned me if there is a popular event in Amalie Arena the cars might be full with people. It is stil free,will be a green way of transport and you may taste some nostalgic moments when you are watching the historic Tampa views.

The trolley service is free and it runs every 15 minutes. It goes from downtown Tampa to the far end of the centre of Ybor City. The trolleys are clean and air conditioned, the drivers are friendly and polite and the trolleys always ran on time during my stay. 13 stops in all. Great way to travel to and from Ybor.

What away to go between our hotel and ybor and every where Inbetween.. Our trolley driver was fun and energetic, and answered all our questions on the ride...they should have tip jar for the drivers. But lots of fun on the trolley

Love taking the trolley! Most affordable way to get around the waterfront. Best way to go to Ybor to enjoy the bars and nightlife then get back to your hotel on the waterfront.

I used to go to Ybor City from other points downtown. Very convenient on super hot days and I didn't have to walk. Free too so definitely a great city feature.

This old fashion trolley was a delight to ride in Takes you from Whiting Ave to Ybor City going past stops to the Riverwalk, Amelia Arena, Port Authority to Ybor Great way to see a bit of the downtown area and wish we had this to get to our hockey arena We were there on the infamous day when all of Tampa port was closed so it was packed However people were very friendly and provided a great way to spend some hours By the way it is now FREE to ride on and you can't beat that It is a definite must do especially if you are going to Ybor City

The conductor was extremely nice and very customer service oriented. They answered questions and told us where to go. The trolley is not super fast took about 20 minutes from the Amalie Arena

very clean and nice idea to take you around. most of the drivers I found them very polite, yet a couple of female black drivers ( not trying to be racist, but if someone read this from the office they will know) were extremely rude and I believe they should not be in this job. other than that it can take you to many places.

We used the street car to get around on St. Patty's weekend and avoided lots of parking issues and traffic issues.

I highly recommend using the streetcar to move about downtown Tampa, it is free, clean and the "engineers" are helpful and courteous! best way to travel to many many destinations. Thank you Tampa

The TECO is by far the best way to buzz around Channel side and to get down to Ybor city. It's totally free and a Breeze to use.

Great way to get between DT Tampa and Ybor City to hang out, get something to eat or drink. The city has done a great job making this easy and accessible to everyone.

We stayed in Ybor City and were able to take this Streetcar everyday and get to many places. We did not need to rent a car, and we did not need to worry about parking. It runs frequently; I don't remember waiting more than a few minutes each time. At first, we just rode to see where it went. From that we decided what we wanted to do. We were able to ride it to our Segway tour - it let us off right by our Segway company. It passes by the Aquarium - so again, no need to hassle with parking. It is great; all cities should have something like this.

The streetcar is a cool way to see part of Tampa. The kids loved it and rode it on two separate days. We took it from downtown to the end of the line at Ybor City for supper. Ybor City is worth an evening visit and the streetcar from downtown is an easy way to get there if you don't have a car.

Free and fun, great way to see town
Quant and cute
Comes regularly and is pretty quick. Great to Ybor city and river walk!!!

It was quite thrilling riding a streetcar. When I was a kid, I could still see the rails that the car rode on. It is a pleasant trip to ride and look out the window...for free I might add! Nice touch TECO. Thanks for the ride!

This transportation system is free now, but even when you have to pay for it is very affordable and convenient.
It is one of the attractions that we must show every time we have visitors.
it is very beautiful and traditional.
The conductors are always very courteous and helpful. Most of them should get paid extra as a guides! The know about history and places to visit.
If you want to avoid the downtown traffic and parking battle... park at Ybor and use the system to go to to downtown, Water Street area (former Channel Side) or Amelie Arena.

Cruising out of Tampa between hurricanes, we were delayed for a day and forced to occupy ourselves in this great southern city. Curious about the cruise terminal, we made our way to the port area and enjoyed the restaurant, bar, and wharf activities. The day and entire trip was then elevated when we discovered the TECO Streetcar System.

Leaving Sparkman Wharf, we stopped to let the streetcar pass by and then engaged in a quick online search to learn about this free transportation mode. It is amazing and a great option for locals and visitors. The streetcars run throughout the day and well into the early hours of the morning (on Fridays and Saturdays). They told a tale of yesterday with a vintage style and finish. With hanging stops, pull cords, and classic wooden furnishings, we were brought back to our childhood when riding similar streetcars in the Northeast was our weekend excitement.

The cars are in excellent condition and the operators knowledgeable and (for the most part) communicative and engaging. One operator particularly enjoyed sharing some details regarding the operation of the cars and the history of the line and we enjoyed his company from one end of the line to the other. We traveled from Sparkman Wharf to Ybor City and all the way back to downtown Tampa before disembarking. It was a great way to see these parts of the city and this is a gem in Tampa.

Enjoyed our trolley ride through downtown Tampa to get to Ybor city! Great way to see the sites and best of all, it is free!!! Highly recommend while in Tampa!!

Easy way to travel from ybor city to downtown Tampa. Smooth, clean ride that gave us a chance to look around the city.

We were in town for a wedding and decided to check out the downtown area of Tampa and the light rail system was awesome!

The Teco streetcar has 11 stops. Each allows you to get a view of Tampa history.
You can get on and off when you want. Drivers are friendly. Good way to see as much or as little as you want.
The streetcar ride is free.
I saw 3 sites.. Ybor City, Amalie Arena and the waterfront.
You can’t go wrong.

We used Teco to travel from downtown to Ybor City. It is a unique way to travel in the downtown Tampa area.

Took this from the Marriott Waterside to Ybor City. Trolley was clean and efficient. Fun way to see parts of Tampa

We used the streetcar to travel from the Aquarium to Ybor City. The service was every 15 minutes and during the is completely free. The cars were air conditioned and the driver friendly and called out the stop numbers as we approached them. The system is straight forward, about 11 stops and there was a useful map available in the car to help. Must do if in Tampa.

We went to the Florida Aquarium and then saw that the streetcar is free on Saturdays so we decided to take a ride. My toddler really liked it! We took it to Ybor and hopped off and got popsicles at Hyppo Popsicles (so refreshing and yummy!). We walked around Ybor for a bit and then hopped on the trolley again heading back towards Amalie Arena. We got off at a stop with the park Cotanchobee and my toddler enjoyed playing at the playground and walking near the water towards the history museum where there is a splash pad and a sand play area. We had a relaxing and pleasant trip!

We parked in Ybor City which in itself is a destination into the past. TECO Line Streetcar is currently operating with a grant making riding free. You can ride from Ybor City to Tampa to access the bay area including easy passage to River Walk. Hop back on to complete your trip. Cars run about 15 minutes apart.

Great way to move around the city and see some great sites. However, the operators come with attitude, snide remarks and even rude at times.

Its a great way to get from University of Tampa area to Ybor and all points in between including Channelside and its free!

This was a neat way to do a little touristing in Tampa. We parked at the beginning “stop” at Ybor City (it was a Sunday and the parking fee at the self pay lot was only $1.00) and rode the free trolley to the end stop in Tampa, stayed aboard and rode it back to Ybor City. In total it was probably 45 minutes though not certain of that. The trolley is air conditioned and you have to wear the mask ( when, oh when will that nonsense stop?). The windows of the trolley are somewhat frosted so that diminished the views, but we did observe many sites (a Carnival and NCL cruise ships were in port) and some pubs with very creative names. There were many roosters roaming in Ybor City so there must be a story behind that!! Just a nice little diversion to see the sites for free. You are welcome to jump off at any of the (eleven I believe) stops along the way and reboard later (brochure says every 15 minutes).

It is a streetcar with very limited track that will take you from Channelside attractions to Ybor City.

Having discovered that the Streetcar is pretty much free to use (there do appear to be some times when you have to pay) decided to give it a go.
This is an absolute must when in Tampa. Its great fun, and actually a very good way to get from downtown to the aquarium and further onwards to Ybor City.
Do use it!

We took the trolley from the downtown area to Ybor City and it was a fun trip. The cars, although new, are modeled on classic trolleys. They have a great nostalgic look. It was free to ride and very convenient.

If you are not in a big hurry, and do not mind the spartan seating of this historic electric trolley, this will be a pleasant ride for you. During a four-day visit to Tampa, we found it to be relatively comfortable and effective mode of transport, used by tourists and locals alike. It did get crowded and stuffy at times, but this was not usually the case.

You can get an all day pass for $5.00 and the stop near many main attractions. Take it out to Ybor City. If your feet are tired this is such a great way to get around. Really beautiful inside and a joy to ride.

This is a short ride in downtown Tampa that lasts about 25 minutes, has 11 stops, and ends in Ybor City. And its FREE! The cars are replicas of the originals. (There is one restored original.) We enjoyed our ride and used it to get sround a bit.

Basic streetcar that takes you around downtown area and Ybor City...and its free! Nothing fancy, many stations positioned around town.

We had walked around downtown Tampa, and then explored the magnificent Aquarium; we were tired. Someone suggested riding the Trolley back to our parking lot. We rode the old fashioned electric street car all the way to Ybor City,and then back again to our stop. Our trolley was clean and well maintained. This was a FUN experience; reminded me of the old streetcars in Chicago.

Great way to get from central Tampa to Ybor and back, puts you in the mood of historical tour.. Only complaint I'd have is that the driver on the way out was rather grumpy and controlling (go through this door not that door, and not yet :/ ).
Nevertheless, I recommend it.

We took the trolley from the convention center to Ybor City several times during our stay. Get the $5 pass for unlimited travel. The trip was short, the car was air-conditioned and the people watching fun.

Had a wonderful time! Cars were a novel experience, and free (although this might have been a seasonal promotion). We enjoyed the easy travel between Ybor City and the History Center, and loved every minute of it.

Amazingly preserved trolley that runs every 15 minutes in this cute neighborhood! Great place to shop and support local businesses

$5 for an all day ticket(half price for 62+) you can hop on and off all day. A slightly different view of Tampa. And they are air conditioned! They run every 20 minutes most of the day beginning at 10:30 or 11:00am to 1:00am. You can buy tickets with credit cards at most stops or for exact cash amount on board.

Took the Trolley from Ybor City to the Florida Aquarium (and back). Friendly operators. Trolley is really well kept and the wood is beautiful.

Great low stress and air conditioned trolley ride. Lots of hop on and hop off opportunities. The driver we had (since we were only ones on board ) gave a great history lesson of Ybor city and tampa. Also got the kids excited about having a cuban sandwhich, which they loved!! Bonus points to @Hattrick for the great cuban sandwhich.

Used the line to get from convention center to ybor city. Better than walking, less expensive than a cab. They've plastered the windows with those ads that are meshy. Great for revenue, but you can hardly see out the d*^m car! 2.50 fare

Save your $$$ on ride shares and take the trolley! Every ride is a great experience with stops close to restaurants and attractions. Best of all, it's FREE. Thanks Tampa!

We loved taking this free trolley several times. It goes to many areas, and we were able to get off, knowing another trolley would be along shortly when we were ready to leave.

The TECO Line streetcar is a fun and free way to travel between Ybor City and downtown Tampa. I parked in a city lot in Ybor City and after lunch at Columbia Restaurant I walked over to 8th Avenue and Centennial Park where the trolley starts. I rode until stop 8 near the Amalie Arena and then walked along the Tampa Riverwalk. I came back to the streetcar at the final stop across from Hattricks restaurant and rode back to Ybor City.

Why bother, get a tattoo in Ybor while you get drunk and take the trolly to a fish tank? Really? Yep that is Tampa

As this was our first time to Tampa, the trolley offered great opportunity to get to Ybor city and back without a car.
There are several stops along the way so time your travel well if you have any place to be. It was charming and fun to see the little kids so enamored with the old fashion train car.

This was a great addition to the trip. I never had to get the car out of parking because I could just hop the free trolley. It was clean and the "engineers" were very nice and extremely helpful whenever I had a question. The hours are excellent as well. I highly recommend it.

We were staying at the Hampton Inn Ybor City and couldn't walk out the front door to catch the streetcar. We were pleasantly surprised to find that they offer free rides all day on Saturday September. We took the streetcar downtown, where we got off and enjoy a margarita festival it was a short walk the street car station. We enjoyed a nice walk along the river walk area, before taking the streetcar back to Ybor city. The cars are very clean, and the drivers very friendly.

Wonderfully friendly and polite staff. Clean cars, inexpensive and punctual. Highly recommended when you're too tired to make the long trek back.

Lovely old tram ride - took this out to Ybor and back. It’s free which is amazing and they are every 15 mins. Kids would love it too!

This car connects Ybor City and Channelside drive! Two very fun places! The car is historic and fun to experience! Amalie Arena is also on this line so its convenient to take to a Lightning Hockey Game or a Concert! And I also forgot you are five minutes from the Aquarium!!! A very great place to go!

It was a free ride to get where we wanted without having to Uber. It was nice to sit and enjoy. I wish this was available all over the city

While exploring Tampa for a day we took the street car to see the city. It's a very inexpensive way to get around the city and hop on hop off. The gentlemen operating the streetcar was extremely helpful at explains how it works, how to buy tickets and etc. We all enjoyed the ride even our 3 yr old and especially switching of the seats upon return really cool.

Very nice streetcar system. If you buy a day pass, you can have a quaint way around downtown.

The operators were very helpful and friendly, the streetcars were very clean and felt very safe. They were extremely well made. I don't know if they were reproductions or restored, but the wooden benches and all ornamentation was quite authentic looking. Very nice. Quite good if you want to see a number of attractions downtown and reduce walking and hunting to park.

Tips

Ybor city has two hour free street parking all day. Makes for a decent starting place to hit downtown Tampa.

Also, easy access to multiple spots along the waterfront/river walk/conventions center.

I like to park in Ybor and take trolly to downtown it gives us a chance to do both Ybor and downtown and parking is free.

great way to get around channel side for great drinks and food, and shops. Then ride over to Ybor for some night time clubs, bars ,food, and shops. Ybor is a good time day or night but truly comes alive on the weekends.

I visited Tampa from Orlando on an Amtrak day trip with my family. The Harborside station is a short walk from the Amtrak station. There is a convenient all-day family pass for $12.50 good for two adults and up to three children to ride all day. The Harborside ticket machine was broken so I couldn't use my credit card and had to buy the ticket with cash in the trolley. Make sure you have exact change to cover the trip since the drivers cannot give change. There are many stations covering the arena, cruise port, aquarium, and Ybor City. The trolleys stop two to three times per hour so they are frequent enough to be a reliable form of transportation. The trolleys look amazing and are kept in very good condition.

Always when we have guests we take the TECO Line Street Car. Is a nice way to show them Downtown Tampa.

This trolley car system was free to use and took us everywhere we needed or wanted to go. The classic feel was just special!

A fun way to visit historical Ybor city and all its attractions. You can go back and forth as many times as you like for a very modest fee of $5 for a day rider ticket.

Used the Streetcar during a family trip to Tampa. We were shocked at how clean and efficient it was. Drivers were very friendly and they are air conditioned. Note that they don’t start running until noon on weekdays which can be a problem for touring around in the mornings.

Can't bean the $5 all day pass especially if your a tourist! I had to burn some time while my wife was at a conference. I road the trolley literally from one end to the other. Very relaxing too. If you are looking for a way to get from the arena area to Ybor this is the way!!

This is a great way to get from downtown Tampa to Ybor City via the waterfront. The cars may be old but they do the job and you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to park.

Riding the street car is fun, reminiscent of the old days when streetcars ran in the streets of cities and many towns. The line is fairly short and only serves the Channelside and Ybor city areas. There are many attractions and restaurants on the line. Fare is $2,50 but half price for kids and seniors.

Traveled with 4 yr old grandson.He thought it was great.Travelled from channelside to ybor through downtown..Grabbed lunch in ybor then caught it back to channelside..Nice way to travel for the lil guy,

The old timey trams are a great way to get around in the center of Tampa; especially now that they are free. You can travel from downtown Tampa past the Amelie arena and aquarium all the way to Ybor City and the same in the opposite direction.

Dont do what i did and assume there is a tram on its way. on the day i was there it didnt start until after midday.
It is enjoyable if you like trams but it doesnt go anywhere except there and back = which is great if you are going somewhere on the way to there or back...

Great value for money and a great way to get to visit Ybor City. Although I was a little disappointed in Ybor City itself. It was expecting more but it didn’t deliver.

The day we visited, they had free rides all day long! We took the Trolley from the Cultural Center to Ybor City and we got to ride on the original open trolley. Did you know, when the trolley starts in the opposite direction, the wooden seats actually turn around?? Lift the back rest and move it to the opposite side of the seat and you are facing the opposite way! Isn't that ingenious?? There are blinds that can be pulled down to keep out the sun, but they didn't roll back up. I think you actually would have to stand up and roll them back into position. The wood was just beautiful and the ride was very pleasant. A great way to get around.

I have always wanted to ride the trolleyin Tampa; yesterday I finally did. The motorperson was very friendly to all the passengers and knowledgable of the points of interest and the places surounding the line. While we were stopped for a short time, at the end of the line, she let a child toot the horn of the trolley. He was so excited, I think it made his day. My daughter and I enjoyed the experience so much, we rode the trolley from one end to another. The Air Conditioned cars arte a pluss, since we have been having record temperatures for this time of the year; but the BEST part is: because of a grant being made to HART, the people that run the system, the entire trip was FREE.

It is nice to see Tampa restoring some of it's historical past. This streetcar line, while very limited is an excellent way to get around some of the main features of the Downtown, Waterside, Channelside and Ybor City areas of Tampa. We were staying at the Marriott Waterside, near the North end of the line. We decided to ride the streetcar to the end of the line in Ybor City. An all-day senior pass was only $2.50, which is a real bargain. The streetcar is a really fun way to get around. During most of the day and evening, the streetcar comes by every 20 minutes in each direction, so you don't have very long to wait. I wish other cities would bring back this convenient ecologically friendly mode of transportation.

As it followed the main traffic flow, it will stop at traffic light junctions too. This on top of all stops for alighting and boarding, the journey seemed really slow.

Very nice to drive around the city without my vehicle just hop on the trolley and transport, back in time on this beautiful trolley, through the modern streets of Tampa and Ybor city. Best of all it’s free!

I love riding streetcars, so I was super excited to see that Tampa has a free streetcar system. It's a fun way to see a lot of the city in a breezy 25 minutes, and the streetcar stops near many major tourist attractions.

Very economical and fun way to get around the cruise port and up into Ybor city. It has hop on hop off service so you can get on and off at any of the stops.

Clean streetcar that runs from downtown out to Ybor City and back. The only glitch was the ticket kiosk didn't work, but you are able to pay the conductor.

The Steet Cars are fully restored and run perfect. Nearly 20 Min takes from the Convention Centre to Ybor City . A flat rate goes for adulds with a discount for Seniors.

Very convenient to get back and forth from Tampa to Ybor City! Free is good! It wasn't exactly clear that one had to board the streetcar a certain way because it doesn't do a loop. So, just make sure to board the correct one.

We had wanted to go the streetcar last year but it was too early on a Sunday. This time we went and we all really loved the slowed pace interesting ride.

Free streetcar between Ybor City and Downtown Tampa. Fun ride, timely and efficient historical ride.

Thanks to a state grant in 2018 it seems that fares are free for the streetcar for three years. It was already a good system for getting from downtown to Ybor City, but now it's even better!

We made good use of the streetcar line from Ybor City to Downtown Tampa during our recent stay. Have to pay attention though--the driver does not announce the stops as they came up upon them.

Glad to see the City of Tampa made it free to travel on the trolley. Great way to RELAX and see sights around downtown Tampa and Ybor City. Highly recommend for locals and tourists

This free streetcar system makes it really easy to get around to fun locations. The cars are gorgeous inside with wood finishes and seats. Very nice.

This was awesome. The streetcars are so well maintained and authentic. Operators were lovely. Great trip between Ybor and Downtown Tampa. Very frequent. Best of all - it's free!!

The 2.7 mile streetcar takes you from Ybor City to USF downtown. There are about i stops along the way you can hop on and off. It is free and has clean cars with nice wooden seats. I noticed several things such as The Tampa History Museum, Aquarium, restaurants and bars, the port, the convention center, ybor city, USF and so much more to even mention. It takes about an hour to do a round trip without stopping.

Lovely vintage trolly cars take you from stop #1 in Ybor to downtown Tampa at stop #11. It takes about 15 minutes total if you ride from start to finish. You can get off and on at any of the stops in between. ( stand up and pull the cord to ring the bell). If you grab the handle of the seat, you can turn it around and face your friends, and turn around for the journey back facing the direction the trolly is going if you want. A very nice way to visit both cities, and it passes through the cruise port so you get to see the cruise ships. We parked in the Fernando Noriega parking garage just in front of stop #4 in Ybor, went to stop #11 and walked the river walk. Then got back on and rode the line to stop #1 and walked Ybor and had a lovely coffee in a cigar bar.

It's a pretty short trip but was well worth it. Convention center to Ybor about 15-20min. Highly recommend.

What a fun way to get around Tampa. My wife and I hopped on the Street car across from our hotel (Marriott Waterside) and took it to Ybor City and back. Enjoyed the ride (though at times the views were less than spectacular) and our driver each way was good and funny. Car was very clean. We took the car also the end point in downtown Tampa and it was interesting how the driver reversed the position of the seats before starting back to Ybor City. Go and enjoy a free ride!

The Trams are great to ride on and bring back the yesteryear style of travel. The driver was so friendly and helpful and the cost is cheap.

Hopped on at the aquarium and rode down to Ybor for lunch. The stops were easy to find and it ran smoothly. Clean ride and friendly drivers. We rode during the day so not sure what the nightime scene would be. For us with our teens it was fun and way better than driving around an unfamiliar city looking for parking.

Hop on at Ybor station and hop off downtown, or any of the 6 stops in between. We thought it was fun. Started our day at the outdoor market set up in Ybor (where the want to build the new baseball stadium?) then had lunch downtown on the waterfront, came back and walked through Ybor City before it got dark and crazy.

Employees are nice and professional. For a business that has only been in service a few years , the a/c units in the street cars need help !!! Both of the street cars we rode on , the a/c didn't work ! It's hot here !

A terrific way to get between Ybor City and downtown Tampa with a stop at the Florida Aquarium. We took the streetcar from Ybor to downtown and walked along the boardwalk to the Florida Aquarium and back to our parking in Ybor.

Riding the streetcar from dinner in Ybor to a Lightning game at the Arena on Channelside was pleasant. Having to have the exact change was a hassle though. I liked not having to make the short drive in heavy traffic, and being dropped off at the steps of the arena.

A fun casual trolley ride between Ybor City and the south end of downtown. A great excursion for lunch or dinner.

Great way to get from downtown Bangor city classic Street car with me. Really nice. Had a great ride, met a local gentleman that gave us some great advice

Wife and I were talking with our server at the Waterside Grill and she recommended us to take the trolly. Located about ten yards from our hotel Marriott Waterside, we hopped on for FREE. As a matter of fact it will be FREE starting in October 2018. This was a great way to get around and walk around YBOR city. Ybor itself was looking for 10 bucks a car to park for the day. We were not happy but were resigned until we found this trolly car.
The Trolley car itself was air conditioned, clean and had friendly service. Great find and you should hop on.

I grew up near Philadelphia which had streetcars so this system took me back to a wonderful time in the past. I'm north of 65 so my all day pass was only $2.50. An incredible deal! Even the regular all day fare is only $5. Even if you just get on for the ride it is worth it. Recommended.

I took this streetcar from Ybore at centennial park, it goes downtown every 15 min, so convenient because you can get out on one of the 11 stations, walk, take a look and take back the next train, its a very nice trip. Its free and the drivers are kind

Took the streetcar into YBOR for a quick look around. Friendly drivers and very cute idea. Seemed like some workers were using this to commute to work.

My Mother and I stayed in Ybor for a concert at the Amalie Center. We were able to hop on right by our hotel and hop off at the Amalie center. It was so convenient because you can see in real time on your phone how far away the street car is from your stop for pick up. We loved it and will certainly take advantage of this again.

We were staying on the Riverwalk and used the Trolley to reach Ybor City. It was a great way to travel and see more of Tampa. The Trolleys are clean and (amazingly) graffiti free. The wooden seat backs flip so you can choose the direction you face. We traveled on a Sunday and things got quite full at the stops near the cruise port. Leaving Ybor City, there were Trolleys every 10 minutes or so making our trip back convenient as well.

Plenty of stops in downtown and Ybor City. The streetcars are currently free and require no ticket - just hop and off. They have a lot of character and are easy to navigate.

It is $2.50 for all day but you need exact change. Reminded me of the cable cars in San Francisco. Good way to get around when without a car. Lady who drove did not have much enthusiasm for her job. Could have been friendlier.

Took a ride on the streetcar from Ybor to downtown Tampa. Unfortunately, because of the heat, we decided not to get off and walk around but took the streetcar back to our car. One of the riders began having heat stroke, but with her friend and a few of us other riders, we were able to keep her from passing out and get her cooled down quickly. Great example of community helping each other

This service was free when we were in Tampa. They were talking about starting a fee on it soon. It was a great half hour ride from central downtown Tampa to Ybor City. It was clean.

It would be nice to be able to look out the windows. Trolleys were wrapped with advertising and it blocked the views. Stupid. Suggest cutting away the wrap from half of the windows at least. Defeats the whole purpose of taking the ride.

Our family loves taking the trolley from Ybor to downtown and back and the best part is that it is free. Depending on the time of day it can be pretty packed but we never had to wait for the next trolley.

Picked this up in Ybor city Parking is $1 per hour in Garage, trolly is free to use all day in office season and takes you right down town A must use

We caught the streetcar from the aquarium and went to ybor city. Happy it was free on Saturday. Friendly staff and it’s a cool ride.

Great way to get from Ybor City to Downtown Tampa. Fun ride, friendly trolley operators. Reliable schedule. Several great stops to see different parts of Tampa. Easy to use and free!

Nice way to travel and it is free. Conductor was very knowledgeable and helped us identify our area to depart.

The Teco Trolley line is just plain fun. If you stay at the Embassy Suites downtown then its the perfect wait to get to channelside for some great dining options or even better still, to get to Ybor and enjoy a fun evening out without having to worry about getting behind the wheel. The street cars take you back to another time and are reasonably priced especially if you get an all day pass which allows you to hop on and off as much as you want in a given day.

I love riding on the street cars from downtown Tampa to Ybor city, it's a fun and scenic trip. The one street car driver Raphael gave me some great information on the best restaurants and history of Ybor city, he was the best!

We loved using the Tampa Electric Company (TECO) trolley system! So easy to use from the very first go.
Just stand on the platform and wait for one to show up every 15 minutes or so.

Super convenient for accessing all the main attractions in downtown Tampa along the Riverwalk and in Ybor City. Just pull the wire above your head that runs all the way along the length of the trolley to signal to the conductor/driver to halt at the next stop.
This service is amazingly completely free for everyone to use but I do feel that there should be a tip jar for the drivers as they are so kind and helpful.

Really nice, comfortable, and convenient way to see a good bit of the city. Staff is helpful and generous with good information and suggestions. A great thing to do if visiting Tampa for the first time.

We took the Streetcar from Ybor City to the Amalie Arena. It was a great ride and currently the ride is free, which is a nice bonus. We did have an issue returning to Ybor City though. After the event at Amalie, there was a long line of people trying to get on the trolley. People were getting on the trolley heading away from Ybor City and then riding it all the way back. When the trolley came back to the station at Amalie, It was already full and didn't even stop at the Amalie station. We waited for 3-4 trollies before getting on and it ended up being a very late night.

We were treated on the train to a man with a string bass playing for the riders - the train conductor joined in and we all had a great time listening to them. Tampa times!

Just seeing this vintage trams running through Ybor area is an attraction for itself - renovated and decorated with ads they're very picturesque.
Better than that, they're free to ride and it's a great way to explore the city center of Ybor, as well to get to downtown close to the Aquarium.

This was a handy for us!! No need for a rental car, it's free and very reliable. It runs until 11 p.m which is awesome and they have 3-4 streetcars running all day & night.

we were able to ride from one end to the other and covered everything we wanted to see from the city, no charge and so beautifully maintained and the conductor so friendly, a must do!!

We took the street car from end to end on St' Patrick's Day because Saturdays are free rides, so we gave it a try. It was a good restoration of an old street car, but modern enough to feel safe. It is worth the try.

Wonderful tourist line.....it runs late into the evening.....we caught it in Ybor City....very cheap and saved a lot of walking.

A leisurely trip from Tampa's "cigar capital" past interesting storefronts, through a residential neighborhood (watch for the chickens) and an industrial one, past port facilities and cruise ship docks, into the heart of downtown Tampa -- and return. A pleasant and lazy way to sightsee.

TECO might want to put a sign up or have your lazy, angry trolley conductor's inform the people on the trolley (tourist's) that this thing will only stop if you pull the cord or if there are people waiting on the platform at the trolley stop at the designated areas. We rode this for another 20 minutes just to get back to our destination. I feel bad for the tourists from Japan that rode it for 2 hours until I told them to get off and walk. SAD!!

This was a pleasant surprise. Free transportation around the city. You can jump on and off for free. The troller drivers were very friendly and helpfu;l.

We decided to take the streetcar around downtown tampa into Ybor to sight see. This is a must if you are new to the area or on vacation. Quick and convienent way to get around town. It's a hop on hop off ride that runs every 15 minutes.

We used the streetcar system to be able to park in Ybor and travel towards Amalie Arena. Easy and charming with pick-ups every 30 minutes or so.

If your expectations are high you will be disappointed. However, if you just want to have a nice ride to the old downtown area, it is worth a walk-around. Take the ride and relax a bit.

Recently, my husband and I went to a party at Katie Bells with two other couples. This is a dinner, show type of venue. We had great drinks and wine. Loved the bacon wrapped scallops for appetizers. Our table had easy access to the dance floor. Food was delicious and we all had a great time. The Clark Barrios band was performing. He varies the music so it appeals to everyone. We loved Katie Bells so much, we are going back the in June with a group of twelve. The band that night will be Johnny Wild and the Delights. Both bands are well respected in our active Florida retirement community of over 100,000 fun loving seniors. It is so much fun that there are many younger couples that we meet on the dance floor. Katie Bells is open to the public.

A nice way to appreciate the city and its FREE.... we were pleasantly surprised by the easy access to the tram and the frequency of them

I discovered the streetcar on my last stay in Tampa. I was staying at the Hampton Inn in Ybor, which sits along the streetcar line. It was incredibly convenient for getting to the convention center, Publix, and a few other places in town. Also far less frustrating than dealing with Uber and Lyft. What made the experience even more special was getting to know the conductors/drivers. Of all the ones I met, Alex was by far the nicest and most personable and made me feel more like an old friend than another passenger on the streetcar. I 100% suggest taking this mode of transportation and be sure to tell Alex hello.

Best way to get around, we stayed on the Yarbo Line which was free at the time. Staff was very helpful answering any questions and on making sure we got on and off at the right stops. The cars are beautiful and just neat to see. Once on board they have maps on the walls and ones you can take with you. Each stop also has maps.

You have to pay $ , at each stop there is a machine to buy the tickets does take you alot around so park in one area and see other places get down and sight see

We took the Street Car route from beginning to end and back today . Spend some time at Ybor city. Our driver /conductor was Raphael . He was such a big help and so patient and courteous to everyone . It's only about 20-25 minutes each way with about 10 pre-detremined stopping points. Good for all ages .

This is great thing! The trolleys are super well maintained with beautiful wood throughout. It cost my wife and $5 to ride from Tampa to Ybor City. It's a sweet trip, you want to do it!

Great way to visit the city without paying parking charges. great loverly wooden train, staff very friendly.

Need to go between Downtown and Ybor City? This is a fairly cheap way to do it. Operators are friendly and everything pretty much stays on schedule.

We got on at 8 near the Channelside/ Sparkman Warf area rode into Ybor and back to 9 in front of Amelia Arena. We came down to walk on Riverwalk and enjoyed the free ride to Centro Ybor and back. A lot of construction going on downtown..Cranes everywhere.

Take the time to ride the "free" electric trolly from downtown Tampa riverfront to Ybor City Tamap. 10 - 12 minutes and you go back in history 50 years. Pick up a couple of hand rolled cigars, or just watch 'em make them.

I think know you don't have to pay for it, you can go around Tampa and have fun. It goes to Ybor City.

We took the kids to explore the River Walk this weekend, and decided the best way to get there was by the TECO streetcar. We found free parking around the corner from Centennial Park, where the eastern terminus is. The line went through beautiful Ybor City, which we will definitely be thoroughly exploring on a future trip. It turned south and ran past the cruise ships and the S.S. American Victory (well worth a visit!), the Aquarium, and several other noteworthy destinations. We rode the streetcar to the western terminus, which is only 2 blocks from the River Walk. I will cover that in another review, but let's focus on the streetcar for now. Did I mention that it is currently free? Yes, free! Just like my parking spot. I could have paid a few dollars to park downtown, but why bother, when you can take a fun ride on an old-school streetcar, and see some nice sights? There is a TECO stop about 100 yards from the south end of the River Walk, which is really convenient. The hardwood interior of these cars are very pretty, and it's interesting to watch the conductor operating the controls. All in all, it is a fun experience, and one not to miss when you are downtown.

Its free. Park in Ybor ride down to Curtis Hixon or Sparkman Warf. Always fun and free when you have out of town guests

Beautiful little road that travels some streets of Tampa, especially the Ybor City neighborhood.
It is worth doing the circuit and enjoy the walk. You can go down and up at any stop that interests you. It's free.

We stayed in Ybor City the night before a cruise. We partied and had the opportunity to ride the trolley. Great way to get around. Kid will love it and best yet? Its free!

The trolley reminded me of the ones in Pittsburgh, comfortable wooden seats & friendly helpful conductors. They run back & forth from downtown Tampa to Ybor City. You can buy an all day pass for $5, one way for $2.50 and seniors & kids under 17 for $1.25. You get on and off at any stop along the route. There are stops at Embassy Suites, Amalie Arena, Tampa Historical Museum and Tampa Aquarium before heading to Ybor City. The last stop in Ybor is a block from Ybor History Museum. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks at the stops or exact change on the trolley. Great Experience.

We took mom on this when she came to visit at Thanksgiving. It was a fun way to see downtown, Channelside, and Ybor City.

These streetcars are so great if you want to see Ybor and Channelside. They're easy to get onto and are a unique way to avoid the traffic congestion and parking issues in Tampa. It also stops near several great sites, including the history museums in the area and the port. So thankful for these cars. They save a lot of time!

This Trolley was great and currently free. The car was clean and very cute. It covers almost 3 miles from end to end with multiple stops at attractions. I highly recommend it to take in the sites.

It was fun and free. What a way to see some of Downtown Tampa. Great for the young and old. This is a legit trolley, not a bus that is supposed to look like a trolley

Had some friends in town for a visit. We took them to Armature Works then on the river walk until we could cut over and catch the Streetcar. Took the Streetcar down to Sparkman Wharf.
On our way back and at the suggestion of one of our friends ( who is a railroad buff ) we decided to ride the rail to the end and then all the way back.
What a great ride.

new Orleans streetcar system is very very functional but the Tampa system is simply to small to be that and need to grow to be notable about the city

Whenever we're down in the Channelside area of Tampa, especially when friends come to visit us here in Tampa, we buy a ticket to travel TECO's Streetcar System. You can get on and travel all day for the low price of a ticket, between downtown Tampa, to Channelside, and as far as Ybor City. Kids love the experience of riding on very well-maintained cars that travel the line on a regular schedule throughout the day. You can start in downtown Tampa, visit the historic Tampa Theater to see a movie or just to hear the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Then you can travel to Channelside and the Port of Tampa to see the American Victory Ship and the Florida Aquarium. From there you can hop back on the trolly to historic Ybor City where you can experience the cigar manufacturing industry as it existed at the start of the 20th century. That's what we did just last month. What a blast, for kids and adults!

The trolley is a fun way to move from the waterfront to the aquarium, channelside, Ybor or the cruise ports.

Our hotel was in the Channel District, and this streetcar was a short walk up the block. We were able to have dinner in Ybor City without any cost for transportation. Streetcar was clean, comfortable, and the driver was polite.

We decided to take the Trolley to YBOR (which was a disappointment - unless you like drinking heavily). Unfortunately it was during St Patrick's Day parade and a hockey game. I cannot say enough about the man we had on our trolley that held himself in check when confronted with the DRUNKS and ANGRY passengers when the trolley had a few problems. He remained calm and we got back at our station without too many incidents. The trolleys are crowded and if you have children make sure you don't take them on it during games in Tampa. . . they might see and hear more than you want them too. Otherwise a good time and was nice to have a safe way to travel that was cheap (free on Saturdays).

Fun ride; plus the best way to travel between downtown waterfront and Ybor. Dependable, frequent stops and free!

The one hour loop of the Ybor street car to downtown Tampa and back was awesome. We enjoyed riding in a classic streetcar in A/C on a hot day and our 4 year old especially loved it. It was only $5 per adult round trip and free for our 4 year old and 7 month old. Highly recommend!

We rode the trolley from Ybor City all the way to downtown Tampa. We paused to see the Tamps Museum and to grab a lunch. Great service. A bargain when FREE.

After spending a few hours in the Aquarium, we decided we wanted some lunch. So, we decided on Ybor City for some Latin or Greek cuisine. We were going to drive the car over but decided it would be easier to ride the trolley. It arrived within a few minutes and as we were taken by the cleanliness, the old feel yet comfortable seating on our train. As we drove through the downtown area it felt as if we had been transported back in time and it was so nice we didn’t get off, just rode all the way around and then finally back into Ybor and got off and walked over to the Columbia restaurant! It was a wonderful ride and when we were done we caught our ride back to the Aquarium and headed for home with any wonderful memories of our trolley ride, Aquarium visit and dinner!

We took this away from the Cruise ship (at Terminal 2) into a less crowded part of Tampa. We got off and then called a Lyft to come get us. It worked very well.

Before we dined in the Ybor City area we took our 9 and 5 year old grandkids on the fun ride. The round trip was about an hour and we saw interesting parts of Tampa.

Traversing the city in a free streetcar was fantastic! The trip from start to finish takes about 30 minutes. The streetcar driver was super friendly. We enjoyed the nostalgia of riding the rails.

A great free way to get from down town Tampa to Ybor City. The trolleys run every 15 min. I would highly recommend taking the trolley

What a fun little thing to do and you can travel a long way without having to drive. We had our hotel shuttle drop us at station 14 and road it to the Tampa Historic Museum and then to Jbor and back. Great way to have a look around. And it's free!!!!

Get a day pass, hop on and off at various locations. Takes you from Downtown, to Channelside, the Aquarium, Ybor City and back. Very charming and fun for the little ones.

My first trip to Ybor and downtown Tampa
It was hot and the cars offered relief from the heat along with a great sightseeing tour.
Study the signs for the fares. You can pay for 1 round trip or an on/off pass for the day. We didn't realize that til after. We paid $12.50 and should have paid $5. 5 & under are free.
Well worth it to plan your day, park and get the on/off pass. Saves a lot of walking or parking and reparking.
We'll go back for sure.

I've been to Tampa twice in the past two years but always first get all day passes to ride this trolley, first. When you hop on this trolley, it's like stepping back in time by 100 years. The woodwork on the interior is just fantastic! I've ridden the TECO from the Channelside District to the end of the line in Ybor City. After a yummy meal in Ybor, you wait a few minutes, hop back on, and back to your hotel you go. I think this streetcar system is more for tourists than for mass transportation which is a shame. It's so much fun to ride that more people should utilize it.

These are currently running for free from downtown Tampa to Ybor. The trolley was on time comes about every 15 minutes, stops are well announced and the drivers were friendly and knew history of Tampa. It's a lot of fun, and it also has free wifi.

A fun way to get around the city. If staying at the waterside in Tampa, the trolley goes to Ybor City.

Thanks Jay! We appreciate you taking us two stops so we could say "we rode the trolley", an not letting us go all the way to YBOR. :)

As mentioned by others, the TECO Line Streetcar is completely free (no fare/fee to utilize). With that being said, if you ever want to skip the hassle of driving back and forth between the Downtown and Ybor districts, this is the way to do it. It's definitely a great mode of public transportation around the aforementioned districts.

Complimenting the mode of transportation, the Streetcar system also offers a very fun/entertaining way to get around. It can definitely be fascinating to be able to ride earlier technology that existed prior to modern day mobiles.

The streetcars travels probably no more than 30mph at any given time - slowing down and speeding up between to adjust the other local traffic patterns and conditions. So with that being said, if you're looking at travelling the entire length (between Stop 1 and 11), I would safely dedicate 45 minutes for that trip. We never had to wait long at any stop before getting on (plus you have a link above to help you manage the time a bit better).

Route-wise, you will be able to see and access the neater areas of Downtown Tampa and the Ybor District. The stops/stations are rather well thought, designed and planned. All stations offer ADA-accessible ramps. Yes, sometimes the cars get packed, but that's with any public transportation system - definitely something to consider when it comes to understanding the local events happening in town and how that would potentially impact the line.

We have ridden the TECO Streetcar Line about a dozen times at this point, and have always enjoyed the relaxing ride! Definitely recommend this experience if you're in town!

We parked down by the first stop in Ybor City and jumped right on. We got off and on several times and it was a breeze. We took it into downtown Tampa. The train is clean and comfortable. Handicap accessible as well. It runs every 15 minutes.

The historic TECO streetcars run on approximately 15 minute schedules from downtown to Ybor City. Drivers are polite, streetcars are clean and efficient, and stops are convenient for the route.

It was fun to take the tram or streetcar from Ybor into Tampa and it's free! Parking is cheaper in Ybor (we paid $7 for 5 hours), which is plenty of time to travel into Tampa, look around, go back to Ybor on the tram for lunch (quieter and nicer than in Tampa), do some shopping, etc. The tram has some stops so you can hop on, hop off as you please. The free ride is fun for both children and adults and only takes about 15 minutes. The tram operates every 15 minutes on a weekday.

It is a wonderful addition to Tampa, but I am sorry it is so short a ride and is not a very good way for locals. It does take a few minutes extra to ride with the stops along the way. I use it every Gasparilla Parade day to avoid all the parking problems downtown. For seniors a one way ticket is only $1.25, $2.50 round trip with $2.50 being the price for an all day ticket. I got a parking ticket a number of years ago when I went downtown to be in the Gasparilla Parade. Visitors find it very convenient to use for travel to Ybor City's attractions and restaurants.

We spend a day in Ybor City and enjoyed touring on the TECO line streetcar. The ride gives you a free way of getting around Ybor City and Downtown. When er got to the Tampa Aquarium and Cruise Port the street car got really crowded because there were people coming on who had been on a cruise, so there were lots of luggage. Not so cool for those of us just sightseeing. Overall a great service, and I would recommend parking at one of the parking garage and hopping on to the Streetcar.

I took my daughter to Tampa Street Car Festival and it was a good time. You ride for free , we boarded in channel side took the street car to ybor city and had a good lunch in Ybor Centro. We took it back to channel side with no problems.

Enjoy the smooth ride of this old time electric trolley, going from the Tampa Convention Center to Ybor City. Trolley runs in bath directions every 15 minutes, it is free and fun. Leave your car parked and hop in and out the trolleys. Drivers are fun and courteous.

This a fun way to travel from downtown Tampa to Ybor with numerous stops along the way. I suggest purchasing a day pass so one can get off and on the trolley numerous times.

This was really excellent and only $5 for a day and off and on. Had a blast on here and was able to get off at two stops and continure the ride. A total of 10 stops

This was the best find on our trip to Tampa ! The trams were all clean,frequent and are staffed by polite and helpful staff. Best of all the service is free !

This is drive related system to connect human to machine. Th terminology is quite wider range to mostly convenient system.

We rode the street car from the Riverwalk area to Ybor City. An all day ticket only costs $5 per person. I don't know the history of the cars, but they look authentically old. The day we rode it the street cars weren't on time, but that doesn't really matter when on vacation.

My husband and I used the TECO streetcar to get from our hotel near the Riverwalk to Ybor City and back. It is free and an interesting ride. I recommend it

the streetcar comes every 15 mins and is free
the route covers all main sites and goes from downtown to Ybor
you can either stay on or hop on and off

Train car was great for seeing the city if you didn’t have a rental. You could get to a grocery store and dining and fun for the adults and kids we were with. It’s free, and a good use of an hour to spend.

Although it was a very busy day and full streetcars by the afternoon-we had a blast! We arrived early (9am) and there were little to zero people riding them! When they were busier we spent time walking around the park/playground and at the Farmers Market!

This is a good way to experience different areas if the city. I did not go anywhere, I just road the streetcar system from point A all the down to the last point then back to point A. I would say for about 3 bucks it's worth the 20 minute ride. You will see Downtown Ybor City, the port of Tampa, the aquarium, and more. I enjoyed the ride.

This is a great way to get around the waterside area if yo do not want to walk. You can buy an all day ticket or three day ticket and enjoy Ybor City or downtown with out having to walk the whole are. There is a senior citizen ticket too.

Free of charge at the time of our visit, the streetcar brought us to Ybor city. It's a nice ride and your feet will say Thank you. You can get on and off at all the stations.

Have been to tam 3 times already this year and all 3 times we have gone on the streetcar!! It is so nice to sit and relax and then hop on and off when and where you want.

Easy to get your ticket. Is an easy way to get around, we used it for ride to Ybor and return for the Outback parade.
Good price for one day pass, ride all you want for $5. One time ride is $2.50.
Always nice for conversation with friends while seeing the area.
Cost not great for short ride, unless you plan to use it multiple times during the day.
Very authentic trolley ride with the conductor.

the cars run on time but the schedule doesn't always match the time giving by the hotel. during the week the first ride was an hour later then we thought and we also learned that the rides are free on the weekend. during the week the trolley started at 12 and on the weekend it starts at 11.

After checking parking prices around the Amelie arena, we found parking at ybor Centro for Less than $8 and we used the Teco line to travel to the Amelie arena and back.
Regular free service and great to actually see the drivers operating the streetcar, amazing to watch.
Got to and from the arena easily and quickly using this system and would recommend.

Excellent transportation to connect visitors between Ybor city and Downtown Tampa. It does go through the central points in between to have people see different areas and get to enjoy Tampa without having to drive.

The streetcar is free and is a great way to spend a day between ybor city, downtown tampa, go along tampa riverwalk and overall spend a relaxed day in Tampa.

It was a nice way to travel when it's 95 degrees outside from the convention center to Ybor. It only costs us a family of 3 $12.50 for the all day pass. We got off several times to explore other parts of the city including Channelside and Ybor. We did only make 1 mistake we wanted to try a restaurant that is located about 15 minutes away but I forgot to change my GPS to walking distance. Whew that was a long walk, 42 minutes. Come to find out if we would have looked at the trolley stops, one stopped only 5 minutes from the restaurant. Live and learn. The only ting I wished was that the driver talked about the different parts or stops throughout the ride.

This was my second trip to DT Tampa, choosing to stay at a less costly hotel near Ybor City and using the free trolley to the downtown area over my two days visit. You can travel the entire route in a very short amount of time. On and Off at many tourist spots from the Convention Center - river walk - aquarium - arena and up to Historic Ybor City.

This is great way to travel around Tampa. If you do use this go to Ybro City. Lots of history there. I loved using this because you can travel all around Tampa City without driving. We really saw more by using the TECO Line.

Enjoyable way to see Ybor City & Tampa Loop! Hop on and off and enjoy your day. No need to worry about drinking and driving either!

The TECO Line Streetcar System is a great way to explore all the attractions in and around the city of Tampa. It is great way to move the family around town.

Pretty cool riding an old fashion street car. One way ticket is $2.50. All day is $5.00 which is the best deal. Stations have kiosks where you can buy tickets using cash or credit.

The trolley ride is now free and has expanded its hours of operation. It goes all the way from downtown to Ybor City. Cars are climate controlled. Easy on. Easy off. Great local feature!

This was our first time riding the street car and we loved it. Not only is it FREE, it's easy to park next to the 1st station. It runs from Ybor all way to downtown. Getting on and off at each stop is easy. The last stop is past the convention center. Best part, well second best to being FREE is.
The trolley itself was clean and offered old wooden style benches that you can change the direction of so you don't have to face backwards due to the trolls never really turns around. It is heated or a/c when needed, plus they have windows that open.
Overall, the street car trolley was a relaxing and a cheap way to avoid traffic, as well as, paying for parking. Check their website for times. I think that are 7a to 11p. It's a perfect way to end the day at one of the restaurants.

The Streetcars got us to where we needed to go (MULTIPLE ATTRACTIONS) and ran quite often. I would recommend buying the 3 day pass.

I got to channelside a lot to walk and event there I park in Ybor City and take the trolle parking in Ybor is a lot less then channelside and is a great ride

We used the street car to get from ybor to downtown tampa.

The value was great at $5 for a dynamic pass. The frequency was good at every 20 minutes.

If you want to go anywhere on this route I would definitely recommend it.

What more can you ask for. Great ride from downtown to Ybor City. Friendly and helpful Conductor's and most of all, it's FREE, what a deal.

I took advantage of this service to easily see downtown and Ybor City attractions on the same day. The streetcar is very easy to use. There are detailed maps on board.

This is a great way to get around to Ybor. Hopped on twice in one day. This is a free way to get to different locations. Streetcar makes 11 stops on the route to get you where you want to go to. Enjoy your journey in streetcar style.

We found the streetcar after we got off a cruise ship. The cost is free, and the hours have been extended. We got a nice view of the town, and the driver was very friendly.

We hopped on just for fun with no real destination. Rode to Ybor and back to the convention center. The streetcars were pretty authentic replicas. It was a fun ride.

Totally free tram service from Downtown to Ybor. Runs every 15 minutes. Fully enclosed tram so rain not a problem.

We had an evening to explore the Ybor city area, and stumbled across the street car line. On a whim, we decided to take a ride. The conductor gave us the senior rate, and it was dirt cheap to ride the full length round trip. So, we rode it from the end in Ybor city to down town, and back again. It was a nice way to see part of the city.

The cars are not air conditioned, but have operating windows. There are lots of stops to get on/off.
These seem to be refurbished authentic street cars. The seats are narrow (two big people would need to get cozy. We were comfortable.

I would do this again.

Big changes to the streetcar hours and the free price have really had a positive impact on Ybor. It goes everyb15 minutes now, starts operating in the morning and keeps running till late in the evening. It is a great connection between Historic Ybor and Downtown Tampa and the Riverwalk.

What a wonderful idea to get as many cars off the street as possible. There was always enough room, engineers are helpful, pleasant

We rode the streetcar from the Marriott to Ybor City to go to dinner and a movie. It stopped directly in front of the AMC theater. It was right on time. Only downside is that it was a little hot inside and could use AC in the Tampa heat.

This is your typical historic streetcar service.It runs from the convention center to Ybor city. It is a slow way to travel but kind of cool. It is more of an attraction than transportation. I think the kids would enjoy this.

Takes you to Ybor city and downtown Tampa. Worth doing even if you don’t want to get off because it’s all free.

We stayed downtown and wanted to eat at restaurants in Ybor. The streetcars are clean, keep a regular schedule and the interiors have a feeling of nostalgia. Great service & we've always had friendly conductors.

And it's FREE!
I was on my way to Tampa airport and had some time available. I had not seen Ybor but saw this trolley ride available. There are about 11 stops from Ybor Centro to downtown including the port area, convention center and aquarium.
On the down side the trolleys are not air conditioned but are kept cool by shaded windows. I was there on a hot day and ride was not uncomfortable so shades are effective. However you can see out but picture taking is a no go.
But did I mention this is free? Can't beat the price!
There is a nice visitor center near the Ybor Centro stop. Parking is nearby including limited free for 2 hours on street.

This was a delightful way to see Ybor City and Tampa. the driver was experienced and the ride was smooth

We had lunch at the original Columbia restaurant; then rode the streetcar down to the beautiful Riverwalk area. The ample parking at the Columbia restaurant is free, so we walked a block and half on a beautiful day and hopped on the streetcar. Seniors receive a nice discount. The ride ended at the Riverwalk near the Columbia Cafe, where we enjoyed a stroll through the tropical plantings and views of Tampa Bay, before returning to the streetcar.

By a $5 all day travel ticket either from the machine at any of the stops or your can pay as you board as long as you have cash. The trolleys were running from 0700 till 0100 whilst we were here in Nov & the run extra trolleys on Bolts game nights. Trolleys run from down town Tampa to Ybor approx every 15mins. We found it a great way to get around & the motormen (drivers) were very helpfull.

We have taken many rides on the TECO streetcar trolleys and always enjoy it. It's a great way to explore the Channelside/Sparkmans Wharf area and Ybor.

We rode from Sparkman Wharf to downtown and then reverse. Drivers were very nice. Many riders but not full. Masks were required.

We couldn't believe that it's free! Best deal in town, for sure. We took the streetcar to Ybor City and had a wonderful lunch at the Tampa Bay Brewing Company. Thank you, Tampa, for providing this service!

This trolley was near empty both times we rode it. Not cheap, but nothing is free, I suppose. A good rest from driving, because it went from Ybor to sites downtown.

I love the streetcar and can't wait for them to increase the area we can take it to. Park in Ybor for #1 an hour and take the streetcar

Didn't go very far. Thought we'd see more of the area. It had A/C so that was a plus. Don't feel the need to do it again.

My two 5 year olds & 8 year old loved doing this today. What a fun day traveling between downtown Tampa and Ybor

Free frequent service which took us to all the places we wanted to go. Great fun too, it's. must if you visit Tampa

Nice way to travel between downtown and historic Ybor City -- you get to see a good bit of downtown Tampa. Very friendly streetcar drivers. You can buy a ticket at the platform for each stop. They come only every 20 minutes on weekdays and more frequently on weekends - schedules posted near the platform at each stop.

As of Jan 2017 -- Adult tickets are $2.50 for a one-way fare or $5.00 for unlimited trips in a day.

Buying tickets at the kiosk at the different stops were amazingly easy. Once you have your ticket, it's a breeze to board. We enjoyed sight seeing along the route and found to be very informative before we ventured out. The drivers we met were very accommodating to our questions and requests. We needed a courtesy stop along their route and it was no problem. The only thing I would have enjoyed more was if the windows could have been opened. The windows are shaded, so the view wasn't as clear as I would prefer.

Conference, chose ybor city since the FREE trolley pickup is at the hotel and takes me to the door of the Conference (prior Conference parking hell, and expensive) also trolley took me to port and Riverwalk restaurants/bars and aquarium. YBOR was fun (Avoid Monday..most everything closed.) Last day did Busch gardens..great day great rides..not the $ of universal.

Yesterday my husband and I purchased tickets for the streetcar to maneuver thru Tampa from the very nice lady at the Ybor City Visitors Center. After we stood in the 100+ degree heat index for nearly 1.5 hours, because we were told by the nice lady, and the TECO WEBSITE verified what she told us, I discovered on Facebook that they were not running the streetcars until noon. I did call the customer service line, to be essentially told I was wrong. We finally boarded, over 2 hours after purchasing our tickets, and we also had to wait for the car driver went to 7-11 for a soda - so, even the new stated pickup time was incorrect. Last time we will probably visit Tampa, and certainly will not use this system again. Extraordinarily poor customer service and attitude toward city visitors.

Parking is an issue. I parked at the Aquarium parking lot. This was very close to one of the stops. The trolley ride is free and relaxing. It only goes 6 MPH.

Using this system is the best way to get to Ybor.