Set Sail to Gasparilla 2026 with TECO Line Streetcar and HART!

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.

Map of Gasparilla Service

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.

HART Bus Service Detours

• 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

Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

 

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
    
    

View HART bus maps and schedules

HART Trip Planner

Please note: Routes are subject to change due to road closures.

Ride with Respect!

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 Board Elects Councilman Schisler Chair

Councilman Gil Schisler

At its January 5 meeting, the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) Board elected Councilman Gil Schisler as Chair, Director Gary Hartfield as Vice Chair, and Commissioner Gwen Myers as Secretary of the HART Board of Directors for 2026.

“I’m grateful to my fellow Board members for the trust they’ve placed in me to serve as Chair,” said HART Chair Gil Schisler. “Public transportation plays a critical role in strengthening our community, and I look forward to working together to push HART forward, advocate for increased investment, and ensure we’re delivering the reliable service our residents deserve.”

HART Board Service History:

• Councilman Schisler has been a HART Board member since December 2018
• Director Gary Hartfield was appointed to the Board in October 2023.
• Commissioner Gwen Myers was appointed in November 2020.

 

The HART Board is responsible for setting policy and making decisions for the Authority on matters ranging from system operations and service planning to fare structure, finance, and customer service. It is comprised of 14 volunteers who are appointed to represent Hillsborough County (seven seats), the City of Tampa (four seats), the State of Florida (two seats), and the City of Temple Terrace (one seat).

Officers of the HART Board (chair, vice-chair, and secretary) are elected annually.