Route of the Week: Route 57

Route 57 map

With a diverse service area roughly the size of Rhode Island, Hillsborough County provides a great mix of urban, suburban and rural destinations for our riders. Think about the destinations that you can see and experience with the HART transportation network!

Route 57 represents our last Local route in our Route of the Week Series!

Route 57 operates Monday - Saturday between University Area Transit Center (UATC) and Netp@rk Transfer Center. Weekday service operates from 4:50 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.; Saturday service from 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The Route 57 serves major employment centers such as:

• The University of South Florida (USF)
• Moffitt Cancer Center
• James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
• Florida Hospital - Tampa
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
• Coca-Cola Enterprises
• Pepin Distributing Company
• Convergys 

Take Route 57 to the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino!

Riders looking for entertainment along the route can take Route 57 to the following:

• The Claw at USF
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
• AMF University Lanes
• USF Riverfront Park (Kayaks, Ropes Course, disc golf)
• Florida State Fairgrounds
• Rotary Riverfront Park

The cherry on top? USF students ride HART FREE with their Student IDs! Simply show the bus operator your Student ID and enjoy the free lift to class, work, fun, or home.

From USF to Florida Hospital, HART Takes You There.

Route of the Week: Route 32

With a diverse service area roughly the size of Rhode Island, Hillsborough County provides a great mix of urban, suburban and rural destinations for our riders. Think about the destinations that you can see and experience with the HART transportation network!

This week, we take a trip on the Route 32! The route operates primarily along M.L. King Jr. Blvd., between West Tampa Transfer Center and Netp@rk Transfer Center. Weekday service operates from 4:35 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and Weekend service from 7:05 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.

Route 32 is currently averaging over 40,000 monthly trips, which is currently in the top tier of HART routes!

Those interested in Route 32 as a commuting option will be happy to know that the Route 32 serves a number of employers, including:

Netp@rk Tampa Bay Office Complex is served by Route 32!

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
• Netp@rk Tampa Bay (School Board of Hillsborough County, Humana Medical Plan, Inc., Baycare Health System, Inc., etc.)
• Citigroup Technology
• Pepin Distributors
• Convergys
• Coca-Cola Enterprises
• Florida Hospital - Tampa
• St. Joseph's Hospital
• Moffitt Cancer Center
• Shriner's Hospital for Children
• James A. Haley VA Hospital
• MasTec Energy Training Center

Interested in less work, and more play? Route 32 also has you covered!

Hop off at Orient Rd./Draper Pl. for the Seminole Hard Rock!

• Brew Bus Terminal and Brewery
• Southern Brewing and Winemaking
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Tampa Bay Grand Prix
• The Claw at USF
• AMF University Lanes
• Florida State Fairgrounds
• Lettuce Lake Regional Park
• NFL Yet Center (Jackson Heights Center)
• Elsawy Tennis Center
• Temple Park Recreation Center
• Rotary Riverfront Park 

Whether for work, or leisure, HART Takes You There.

Route of the Week: Route 18

With a diverse service area roughly the size of Rhode Island, Hillsborough County provides a great mix of urban, suburban and rural destinations for our riders. Think about the destinations that you can see and experience with the HART transportation network!

This week we explore the Route 18! The Route 18 operates 30 minute weekday service and hourly weekend service from The University area to Downtown Tampa.

Route 18 serves a number of USF student housing

Operating near The University of South Florida (USF), Route 18 serves a number of student housing complexes, including (but not limited to): Campus Lodge, The Livingston, The Social at South Florida and Reflections Apartments.

Transversing the northwest corner of The USF Tampa campus, Route 18 is a great option for non-emergency medical trips with a trio of Hospital/Medical Centers served: Florida Hospital - Tampa, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and, the Veteran's Administration (VA) Hospital. Seniors, ages 65+, and those with disabilities, are eligible for 50% off normal fare.

Botanical Gardens features over 3,000 plants, animals & more

A somewhat hidden gem on the USF campus, The USF Botanical Gardens, is 16 acres of gardens, with over 3,000 plants, animals and natural habitats. Admission to the gardens is only $5.00 for adults, and free for children under the age of 6.

Continuing our southward trek, Route 18 operates on the western side of Busch Gardens, with only a short walk to the park entrance. "Race" a cheetah at 60 mph, or feel the fury of a falcon, with a 300-ft drop at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

Whether it's racquetball at Alfred "Al" Barns, Jr. Park, or soccer (and hopefully soon, swimming) at Cuscaden Park, Route 18 has your outdoor activity needs covered.

On our way into Ybor City, Hillsborough Community College (HCC) students will be happy to see Route 18 connects to the Ybor Campus at 15th St. and 11th Ave. HCC students receive discounts on a 31-day pass, and the HCC Semester Pass provides four months of unlimited rides for $110. This deal breaks down to roughly four months of rides, for the price of two months.

Soon after, we are back in Downtown Tampa at Marion Transit Center, with connection to 25+ routes, including inter-city connections via PSTA, Megabus, and RedCoach!

From campus to coasters, HART Takes You There.