HART Extends TECO Line Streetcar Hours for Lightning Playoff Games

HART is extending TECO Line Streetcar service until midnight in support of the Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff push! Streetcar service will be extended for all weeknight playoff home games. The TECO Line Streetcar operates until 2 A.M. on Friday and Saturday.

Streetcar Hours – Lightning First Round Playoff Series:



• GAME 1: Tuesday, April 22: 7:00 A.M. – MIDNIGHT (Extended service)
• GAME 2: Thursday, April 24: 7:00 A.M. – MIDNIGHT (Extended service)
• GAME 5*: Wednesday, April 30: 7:00 A.M. - MIDNIGHT (Extended service - *if necessary)
• GAME 7*: Sunday, May 4: 8:30 A.M. – MIDNIGHT (Extended service- *if necessary)

The TECO Line Streetcar offers a fare-free, convenient way to explore Tampa with its 2.7-mile route connecting downtown Tampa, the Channel District, and historic Ybor City. Streetcars operate every 12-15 minutes with a stop at Amalie Arena— home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Officials recommend parking in Ybor City and taking the Streetcar to avoid game traffic.

For more information or to track your streetcar in real-time, visit www.TECOLineStreetcar.org.

Streetcar Service Extended for the Bolts Playoff Run!

The TECO Line Streetcar has Tampa Bay Lightning fans covered with extended streetcar service for weeknight home games throughout the Bolts' Playoff run!

It is time to Be the Thunder and cheer on our Lightning!

Streetcar service is extended until midnight for each weeknight playoff home game. Streetcars run until 2 a.m. on weekends.

With over 20,000+ fans converging on Amalie Arena, the TECO Line Streetcar System offers a FREE and convenient way to avoid all the playoff traffic downtown. Park in the Ybor City garages, grab dinner and hop on the Streetcar to Amalie Arena!

Skate by traffic, parking headaches, and the cost of gas by taking the TECO Line Streetcar.

Not going to the game? Anyone can take advantage of this later service to get around downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!

Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Playoff ticket information and schedule can be found here. 

Streetcar service hours during the ECF:

• Game 3 - Sunday, June 5, 2022: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Game 4 - Tuesday, June 7, 2022: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Game 6* - Saturday, June 11, 2022: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. *if necessary



TECO Line Streetcar customers can visit www.TECOlinestreetcar.org for a live map and regular service hours.  

Customers with questions can contact HART Customer Service at 813-254-4278.

Go BOLTS!  

Streetcar Service Extended for the Lightning Playoff Push!

Be the Thunder! Extended streetcar service during the playoff push.

HART is all in for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup run! The TECO Line Streetcar System is extending regular streetcar service hours for all Tampa Bay Lightning home playoff games.

Streetcar service will operate until midnight for all weeknight games (Friday/Saturday service already ends at 2:00 a.m.).

The TECO Line Streetcar offers a FREE and convenient way to avoid all of the downtown playoff traffic. Park in any of the Ybor City garages and hop on the streetcar to Amalie Arena!

Not going to the game?  Anyone can take advantage of this later service to get around Downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!

Track your streetcar and find station schedules at www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

Go BOLTS! ⚡⚡⚡

Streetcar service hours during Lightning playoff push:

• Game 1 - Sunday, June 13, 2021; 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Game 2 - Tuesday, June 15, 2021; 7:00 a.m. - midnight 
• Game 5 (if necessary) - Monday, June 21, 2021; 7:00 a.m. - midnight
• Game 7 (If necessary) - Friday, June 25, 2021; 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

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Take Transit During NHL All-Star Weekend!

Welcome to Tampa!

HART and the TECO Line Streetcar System would like to welcome the NHL and their fans to Tampa for the 2018 NHL All-Star Game!

Whether or not you have plans to attend Gasparilla, or NHL All-Star Weekend events, Downtown Tampa will be BUSY this weekend with a mix of visitors and residents enjoying the festivities. Officials stress Downtown parking will be limited and heavy traffic is expected. Take transit!

But how? We understand challenges in attempting to navigate the local public transportation scene without an idea on how to get there. To make it easier, we've created this guide that breaks down some of Tampa's best attractions and how to get there with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!

Use HART to get to the following Tampa attractions and avoid the parking hassles:

(Routes may occasionally go on detour due to event road closures)

• Amalie Arena (NHL Skills Competition, NHL All-Star game) - Route 8, The In-Towner, TECO Line Streetcar
• Busch Gardens - Route(s) 5,9,39, HART HyperLINK
• Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park (NHL Fan Fest) - Route 8, the TECO Line Streetcar, In-Towner
• Channelside Bay Plaza (Dining, retail, Splitsville) - Route 8, the TECO Line Streetcar
• Curtis Hixon Park (Fitz & the Tantrums concert) - Route(s) 1,7,19,30,60LX,360LX, In-Towner, the TECO Line Streetcar
• David A. Straz Jr. Center - Route(s) 1,7,19,30,60LX,360LX, In-Towner
• Florida Aquarium - Route 8, the TECO Line Streetcar
• Glazer's Children Museum - Route(s) 1,7,19,30,60LX,360LX, In-Towner, the TECO Line Streetcar
• International Plaza (Shopping) - Route(s) 15, 30, 32
• Lowry Park Zoo - Route(s) 45
• Tampa Convention Center - Route(s) In-Towner, TECO Line Streetcar
• Tampa Museum of Art - Route(s) 1,7,19,30,60LX,360LX, In-Towner, the TECO Line Streetcar
• Tampa Theatre - Route(s) 1,19,30,60LX,360LX
• University of South Florida - Route(s) 1,5,6,9,12,33,42, MetroRapid, HART HyperLINK
• Westshore Plaza (Shopping) - Route(s) 15,30,45, HARTFlex South Tampa
• Ybor City Historic District (Centro Ybor) - Route(s) 5,8,9,12, and the TECO Line Streetcar

Visit www.goHART.org for fares, maps, and schedules.

RIDER TIPS:
Only $4.00 for a 1-day unlimited ride pass on HART! The TECO Line Streetcar is FREE on Friday with a Fourth Friday Tampa event wristband. Pick one up at participating venues. Otherwise, it is $5.00 for an all-day pass.

Planning to travel multiple days? Save a few bucks by picking up a 3-Day Visitor Pass for $11.75!

Get real-time HART arrival information and trip planning by downloading the OneBusAway Tampa app!

The FREE In-Towner operates Downtown

In-Towner:  The FREE In-Towner is a rubber-wheel trolley that serves downtown parking garages and popular locations. The In-Towner will operate every 30 minutes on Saturday.

In-Towner Hours:

Friday: 6:00 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The TECO Line Streetcar at Dick Greco Plaza

TECO Line Streetcar System: The streetcar line runs on rails that connects Ybor City, The Channel District, and Downtown Tampa.

TECO Line Streetcar System Hours:

Monday-Thursday: Noon - 10:00 p.m
Friday: 11 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m.

Click here for a map of downtown Tampa's network of public transportation service, including streetcar stops, The In-Towner and HART bus routes.

Flying out? Routes 30, 32, and 60LX run between downtown and Tampa International Airport every 30 minutes on weekdays and weekends.

Enjoy your time in Tampa, we are always here if you have any questions!

Extended Streetcar Service for Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Push!

Be the Thunder! Extended streetcar service during playoff push.

HART is ALL IN for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup run! The TECO Line Streetcar System is extending regular streetcar service hours for all Tampa Bay Lightning home playoff games.

Streetcar service will operate until 30 minutes following the end of all weekday games (Friday/Saturday service already ends at 1:30 a.m.).

With over 20,000+ fans converging on the Amalie Arena, The TECO Line Streetcar offers a low cost and convenient way to avoid all the playoff traffic in downtown. Park in any of the Ybor City garages and ride the streetcar, which drops off at Amalie Arena!

Not going to the game?  Anyone can take advantage of this later service to get around Downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!

TECO Line Streetcar System fares and regular service hours can be found at www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff ticket information and schedule can be found here.

Go BOLTS!

Streetcar service hours during Lightning playoff push:

Game 3 - Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 12:00 p.m. - 30 minutes following the end of the game
Game 4 - Friday, May 20, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Game 6 (If necessary) - Tuesday, May 24 - 12:00 p.m. - 30 minutes following the end of the game

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Extended Streetcar Service During Tampa Bay Lightning Games

HART is the thunder all season long!  The TECO Line Streetcar will have extended service during all Tampa Bay Lightning games.

With over 20,000 fans converging on Amalie Arena, the TECO Line Streetcar System offers a low cost and convenient way to avoid all the game traffic in downtown.  Park in any of the Ybor City garages and ride the streetcar, which drops off right behind Amalie Arena!

Coming from the West?

Park in the Fort Brooke Garage located on Franklin St. and Whiting St., Whiting Station is directly across the street from the garage.

Not going to the game?  Anyone can take advantage of this later service to get around Downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!

Ticket Vending Machines  are located at every station

Know before you go:

• The streetcar costs $2.50 per ride and $5.00 all day. We offer a family pass, which is allows up to 2 adults and 3 children, or 1 adult and 4 children to ride all day for $12.50. Discount passes are available for youth 5-17, ages 65+, and those with disabilities.
• Streetcar Motormen do not provide change. Please use the ticket vending machine located at the station if you do not have exact change or are paying with a debit/credit card.
• Streetcar service will operate until the Tampa Bay Lightning games have ended, with one last trip immediately following the game.
• A map of the TECO Line Streetcar System can be found here. 

TECO Line Streetcar System fares and regular service hours can be found at www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

Tampa Bay Lightning game schedule and ticket information can be found here.

Go Bolts!

Extended Streetcar Hours During Lightning Playoff Push!

Be the Thunder! Extended streetcar service during playoff push.

HART is ALL IN for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup run! The TECO Line Streetcar System is extending regular streetcar service hours for all Tampa Bay Lightning home playoff games. Streetcar service will operate until 30 minutes following the end of all weekday games (Friday/Saturday service already ends at 1:30 a.m.).

With over 20,000+ fans converging on the Amalie Arena, the TECO Line Streetcar offers a low cost and convenient way to avoid all the playoff traffic in downtown.  Park in any of the Ybor City garages and ride the streetcar, which drops off at Amalie Arena!

Not going to the game?  Anyone can take advantage of this later service to get around Downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!

TECO Line Streetcar fares and regular service hours can be found at www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff ticket information and schedule can be found here.

Go BOLTS!

Streetcar service hours during Lightning playoff push:

• Game 1 - Wednesday, June 3, 2015: 12:00 p.m. - until 1 hour following the end of the game
• Game 2 - Saturday, June 6, 2015: 11:00 a.m. - until 1:30 a.m.
• Game 5 (If necessary) - Saturday, June 13, 2015: 11:00 a.m. - until 1:30 a.m.
• Game 7 (If necessary) - Wednesday, June 17, 2015: 12:00 p.m. - until 1 hour following the end of the game

Extended Hours for the TECO Line Streetcar During Lightning Playoff Run

 

Streetcar drops off at the Tampa Bay Times Forum!

HART is all in on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup run! The TECO Line Streetcar System is extending regular streetcar service hours during the remaining Tampa Bay Lightning playoff games. Streetcar service will operate until midnight for Game 1 on Wednesday and normal hours of 1:30 a.m. for Game 2 on Friday. Should a Game 5 be needed, or the Lightning advance to the next round, Monday-Thursday streetcar service will be extended 15 minutes following the end of the game.

With over 20,000+ fans converging on the Tampa Bay Times Forum, the TECO Line Streetcar offers a low cost and convenient way to avoid all the playoff traffic in downtown.  Park in any of the Ybor City garages and ride the streetcar, which drops off at the Tampa Bay Times Forum!

Not going to the game?  Anyone can take advantage of this later service to get around Downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!

TECO Line Streetcar fares and regular service hours can be found at www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff ticket information and schedule can be found here.

Go BOLTS!

Streetcar service hours during Lightning playoff push:

• Game 1 - Wednesday, April 16, 2014: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• Game 2 - Friday, April 18, 2014: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
• Game 5 (If necessary) - Thursday, April 24, 2014: 12:00 p.m. - 15 minutes following the end of the game
• Game 7 (If necessary) - Tuesday, April 29, 2014: 12:00 p.m. - 15 minutes following the end of the game