Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Travel safely to the festivities... set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!
HART will operate additional streetcar and bus services to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on January 31st for Gasparilla!
HART is by far the most convenient and affordable way to travel to the Gasparilla parade.
Below are important details to make the trip to the Gasparilla parade easier:
Getting TO Downtown - BEFORE 3 PM
- Free Streetcar: Take the FREE Streetcar from Ybor (Station #2) to Downtown (Station #10) starting at 8:30 AM.
- FREE Bus Shuttle: Take the FREE HART shuttle from Ybor (Stations #3 or #4) or Channelside (Station #7) to Downtown (Station #10) starting at 9:30 AM
Getting FROM Downtown - AFTER 3 PM
- FREE Streetcar: Streetcar service from Downtown (Station #10) to Ybor City and Channelside (Stations #2–#9) will operate until 2 a.m.
- FREE Bus Shuttle: HART shuttle from Downtown (Station #10) to Ybor (Stations #3 or #4) or Channelside (Station #7) until 7 PM.
Streetcar Station Closures & HART Bus Gasparilla Detours
TECO Line Streetcar System Station Closures
- Streetcar Stations #1 and #11 (Hattricks Station) will be CLOSED all day.
- Streetcar Stations #3 – #9 will be CLOSED until 3 PM.
- Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 30, 360LX, and 400 will be on detour during Gasparilla, with limited service in Downtown Tampa and Hyde Park
Please note: No direct service to festivities from the Marion Transit Center
- Traveling from outside Ybor City and Downtown? HART’s $4 daily fare may be purchased in advance by using the Flamingo Fares app or card, or onboard via contactless debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash (exact change for one-way ride).
Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART
- From
University Area: Routes 1*, 5*, 6, 9*, 12, 275LX, 400*
- From
Temple Terrace: Route 6
- From
New Tampa/Wiregrass: Route 275LX
- From
Brandon: Routes 8*, 360LX*
- From
West Tampa: Route 7*,10*
- From
South Tampa: Routes 19*, 360LX*
- From
Tampa International: Routes 10*, 30
- From
University Area: Routes 1*, 5*, 6, 9*, 12, 275LX, 400*
Please note: Routes are subject to change due to road closures.
Ride with Respect
Make sure to party like a responsible pirate and Ride with Respect! No coolers or alcohol are allowed on HART buses and the TECO Line Streetcar System.
Have a fun and safe Gasparilla!
HART and TECO Line Streetcar Gasparilla Service Map



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