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.
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 dinnerand 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.
Be the Thunder! Extended streetcar service during the playoff push.
HART is all infor 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 Streetcaroffers 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!
Since October 2018, the TECO Line Streetcar has operated fare-free with weekday service every 15 minutes from 7 AM - 7 PM. "Off-peak" service - weekdays after 7 PM and on weekends - remained at every 20 minutes.
However, that is about to change!
Since the launch of free fares, streetcar ridership has tripled, particularly on the weekends. Weekend service now regularly sees packed cars, with patrons standing. While this is a great "problem" to have, it's still an issue regardless.
To solve the overcrowding, the TECO Line Streetcar is moving to 15-minute service will expand to nights and weekends starting on April 21, 2019!
Weeknight dinner date in Ybor? We have you covered! Saturday Lightning game? Check!
Leave the wait (and your worries) behind and relax!
Thanks again to the Florida Department of Transportation for assisting us in our continued commitment to meeting the needs of the community we serve!
The Streetcar conveniently drops off behind Amalie Arena
Ever make the mistake of driving into Amalie Arena traffic? Honking cars and a scramble for parking is to be expected when some of the biggest names in entertainment come to town.
However, it doesn't have to be that way.
Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc. and HART have decided to extend TECO Line Streetcar System service until midnight during weeknight/Sunday events at Amalie Arena.
List of upcoming Amalie Arena events!
Mon-Thursday & Sunday:
Leave Downtown Tampa – Whiting Station
11:00 PM, 11:20 PM, 11:40 PM, 12:00 AM
Leave Ybor City – Centennial Park Station
10:53 PM, 11:13 PM, 11:33 PM
With over 20,000 fans expected at these events, the TECO
Line Streetcar System offers a low cost and convenient way to avoid all
the event 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 Street and Whiting Street.
Whiting Station is directly across the street from the garage.
Not attending the event? Anyone can take advantage of this later service
to get around Downtown Tampa, the Channel District and Ybor City!
Know before you go:
The streetcar is FREE to ride!
Streetcar service will
operate until midnight
A map of the TECO Line Streetcar System can be found here.
Streetcar service is also extended until midnight during Sunday-Thursday Tampa Bay Lightning home games.
Be the Thunder! Extended streetcar service during playoff push.
HART is ALL INfor
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 Streetcaroffers 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 -12:00p.m. - 30 minutesfollowing 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
Tampa Bay Lightning Eastern Conference Finals Full Schedule
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.
Be the Thunder! Extended streetcar service during playoff push.
HART is ALL INfor
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!
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!
Looks like gorgeous weather for the weekend coming up!
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra
Tampa Bay Times Forum - Friday, March 8 - 8:00 p.m.
Internationally-renowned maestro and violin
superstar Andrѐ Rieu brings his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra to the Tampa Bay Times Forum as part of his international "And The Waltz Goes On" tour. In addition to his trademark waltzes, Rieu's concert features famous Viennese operettas, film scores, spirituals, musicals, folk songs, and marches; Rieu's concerts are a perfect mix of
thrilling, romantic, festive and emotional melodies combined with
surprises, balloons, beautiful soloists and Rieu's great sense
of humor. Gasparilla Music Festival Curtis Hixon Park - Saturday, March 9 - 11:00 a.m.
Over 30 acts will play the fest!
The festival will feature over 30 musical acts from a
wide variety of genres on several stages and cuisine from the region's
top restaurants. The Meter Men with Page McConnellandDr. Dog headline the festival held at Curtis Hixon Park.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Times Forum - Saturday, March 9 - 7:30 p.m.
The Bolts are back and are at home Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens as they look to stop their recent slide. Come BE THE THUNDER and cheer on the team.
Check out the game in one of the country's best venues. The Tampa Bay Times Forum features REAL
lightning bolts, plush seats, a sweet party deck, the world's most
powerful synthetic pipe organ and the U.S.'s largest century-hung Arena HD video display!
The TECO Line Streetcar drops off at the Tampa Bay Times Forum - HSBC Station. Don't
worry about getting stranded, the streetcar has your back until 2 a.m.
on Fridays and Saturdays.
Fall is in the air, with plenty of reasons to be outside to enjoy it. Here is just a few events to really take advantage of the beautiful weather.
MacDill Airforce Base Airfest 2011 Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6. 9:00 a.m.
If you love intense aerial maneuvers, along with getting in the cockpit of dozens of new and classic aircrafts (safely on the ground), this event is for you! The U.S. Air Force hosts the free event, but expect other branches of the armed services to get in on the flight action. More than 50,000 are expected to attend the event. If you're planning on busing it, use routes 19 and 36 to Britton Plaza. HART will detour route 36 from Britton Plaza to the base with continuous bus service.
Conga Caliente
Saturday, Nov. 5 - 11:00 a.m.
Florida's 2nd largest Hispanic family festival is this Saturday! The annual celebration of Hispanic culture and arts features
performances by national acts, ethnic food, a health village, cigars,
domino games, kids activities, an art village, educational displays and a
beer garden for those 21+. The event is free.
Al Lopez Park 4810 N Himes Ave., Tampa FL 33614
HART serves Al Lopez park via Routes 7, 32, 36, and 45.
If you're a regular reader of the blog, or our social media outlets, you're probably already familiar with the Bicycle Bash. The Bicycle Bash gives the Tampa Bay's bicycle community a chance to come together and promote bicycling as a healthy lifestyle, effective transportation and asset to the region.
The 5th Annual Bicycle Bash will feature:
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn leading a bike ride called the Buckhorn Bash Ride around the Flatwoods 7-mile loop at 11:15 AM.
The SWFBUDDY Awards given to local Tampa Bay residents and officials who have worked to make the area a more bicycle-friendly community.
A Swap Meet where people can buy used bike gear; food provided by the famed Taco Bus Food Truck; and music.
Guest announcers Skip Mahaffey and Brendan McLaughlin of Channel 28 Action News
Free bike gear giveaway drawings; an artist doing creating live bicycle painting;
SWFBUD lawyers will be on hand to offer free legal advice regarding bicycle issues.
Tampa BayCycle will provide a free BikeSmart bike education class and Tampa Bay's bicycle clubs will be on hand to talk about bike rides throughout the region.
HART and the Hillsborough MPO will also discuss transportation plans and initiatives.
HART will have a booth at the event, giving out HART bike flashers as well as putting on a demonstration of new ways HART plans to boost bicycle travel via transit!
We also have events for those that want to escape the ... "brisk" low temperatures, in favor of a more moderated environment.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Friday, Nov. 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Even though they're playing on ice... don't expect the blustery conditions normally associated with an ice rink. Instead expect REAL lightning bolts, plus seats, a brand new party deck and the world's most powerful synthetic pipe organ! The Bolts are riding a win streak heading into the game against a team just a couple years removed from hoisting the Stanley Cup.
St. Pete Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa FL 33602
The TECO Line Streetcar drops off at the St. Pete Times Forum - HSBC Station. Don't
worry about getting stranded, the streetcar has your back until 2 a.m.
on Fridays and Saturdays.
2nd Annual Ybor Jazz Festival
Nov. 1 - Nov. 6
Looking for an extended weekend? Hosted by Hillsborough Community College (HCC), this five-day inaugural event features local, national and genre favorites in daytime and evening concerts.
Attend every day or pick and choose days. Featuring the Helios Jazz Orchestra, with Anthony Castellano Jr., Liz Hollister, Denise Moore, Sasha Tuck and Belinda Womack.
The event is $15 for a day pass and $5 for students and seniors. It's free if your HCC faculty or a student with ID.
November 4 - 6 p.m. Bryan Shuler and Dagari
November 5 - 6 p.m. Thick as Thieves
November 5 - 8 p.m. New Groove City
November 6 - 3 p.m. New Orleans Jazz, Funk, Gospel
Hillsborough Community College Ybor Campus Performing Arts Building 1505 E Palm Ave., Tampa FL 33675
The HCC Ybor Campus is only a block or two away from the Cadrecha Station of the TECO Line Streetcar System and is also accessible via HART routes 5, 12, and 18.
Kevin Nealon
Friday, Nov. 4 - Nov. 5
He wants to "Pump... you up! Known for his dry wit, this comedian is mostly remembered for his time on Saturday Night Live. He has appeared in a number of Adam Sandler's films and has recently found success on cable TV.
Here is an example of one of his more iconic characters on SNL.
Shows at the Improv are 21 and up, except the Friday 10:30 p.m. show, which is 18 and up.
With a number of ghoulish events going on in Tampa this weekend, it's a good time to be a friend of the undead. Even if you're not in the mood for madness, we've got a number of big events for you. We'll start off with...
Scaredy-cats
Friday:
*Credit WEBN-TV
Josh Groban
St. Pete Times Forum
If you sleep with the lights on... then this is probably a safe bet. Part-time talk show host (filling in for Regis Philbin) and young pop-opera star, Josh Groban is looking to bring the lights down low and sing into the audience's soul. Hop off at the HSBC station, if you plan on taking the TECO Line Streetcar. The show starts at 8:00 p.m.
Alex Reymundo
Tampa Improv
Looking for some laughs instead of some shrieks? Check out one of the original Latin Kings of Comedy, along with
George Lopez. Arrive to the Improv in style with the TECO Line Streetcar, get off at the Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union Station for the Improv and Centro Ybor.
Shows are 21 and up only. Except Friday at 10:30 p.m. which is 18 and up.
Saturday:
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets
*Credit: Pointinshoot's Flickr
Check out the NHL's newest franchise as the Winnipeg Jets fly into Tampa on Saturday to take on your hometown Bolts. The Lightning are looking to match their longest win streak over another opponent, when they host the Jets, which use to be the Atlanta Thrashers. The HSBC station is your stop if you plan on taking the streetcar to the St. Pete Times Forum.
Time isn't an issue as streetcar service ends at 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. During the week, games also aren't a problem as streetcar service is extended during regular season Lightning games. More information can be found here.
Fright-seekers
All weekend:
*Credit: Ricky Brigante
Howl O' Scream
Busch Gardens
If you like to pay to get the ____________ scared out of you, Busch Gardens' Howl O' Scream is probably you're best bet (without driving to the land of Mickey and Potter). It's the last weekend for the annual event with tons of haunted houses, scare zones, roller coasters in the dark and spooky live shows. The theme this year is "The Dark Side of the Gardens: Zombies Live Here.".
Don't bring the little ones, it's obviously too intense for scaredy-cat adults who'll probably be at the Josh Groban concert or Tampa Bay Lightning game. The park stays open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Didn't know Tampa has a dark-side? Take a candlelit walking through through Tampa to discover it's haunted and secret past. The tour has multiple stops and include ghost stories, visits to haunted houses and tales of restless spirits and supernatural oddities.
Not so scary... minus some of the scandalous costumes you'll see people wearing. Let your inner zombie go wild with this Tampa tradition. The roughly 20-year-old festival began as a big Halloween party between local Ybor residents and now has morphed into one of the area's biggest annual celebrations. We actually wrote a whole write up on Guavaween, which you can find here. Basically, festivities begin at 3 p.m. and are expected to end early the next morning. Admission is $12 in advance and can be purchased online from the Ybor Chamber's website. Tickets are $17 at the gate.
Just a taste of the madness...
Ybor City garages fill up fast for the event, so either plan to arrive early or plan to park in the Channelside/Port Authority garage or the Fort Brooke parking garage and take the TECO Line Streetcar. Please note that beginning at 2:30 p.m., southbound streetcar service will terminate at the TECO Line Streetcar Barn until 2 a.m. Oh, and it's ADULTS ONLY this year, don't bring the little guavas with you.
Enjoy your weekend! There is plenty to make it Spooktacular!
Whether you want brutes or bubbly, gut-busting laughter or great American History, there are a lot of deals to be had this weekend at Tampa attractions!
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Florida Panthers - Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The Bolts are back! It may be preseason, but don't tell the Bolts, as they look to get their first "W" of the young season. The game tonight doesn't just provide you with an opportunity to check out the new Bolts, but also their fresh new digs and home. Forty-million dollars of renovations went into the St. Pete Times Forum this offseason.
The TECO Line Streetcar drops off in back of the St. Pete Times Forum at the HSBC Station. Lightning fans, have no fear this season, the TECO Line Streetcar runs until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and will serve the end of Lightning games during the week.
More of a pigskin fan? The Bucs and Bulls are both at home this weekend, looking for your support. Reminder: West Tampa Transfer Center, located near Ray Jay is CLOSED during Bulls' and Bucs' games.
University of South Florida Bulls vs. UTEP
The Miners come to Tampa to take on the #18 ranked Bulls for the first time ever at Raymond James. The Bulls look to go 4-0 heading into Big East conference play against Pittsburgh next week. Kickoff for the game is Saturday at 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Bucs hope to end their losing streak to the Falcons, when they face off at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff for the game is at 4 p.m.
Bill Bellamy at the Tampa Improv
Looking for some laughs this weekend? Bill Bellamy is blowing it up this Friday and Saturday at the Tampa Improv in Centro Ybor. The TECO Line Streetcar serves the Improv via Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union station near Centro Ybor.
$5 Day at MOSI!
In celebration of National Museum Day, MOSI is offering admission to their exhibits (including their new Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause) and an IMAX movie for just $5!
Looking for something... errumm cheaper, than have no fear!
Free Museum Day in Tampa
A number of local museums are FREE on Saturday. The list includes:
A weekend of wine sampling and it's all for a good cause! The Tampa Theatre is hosting its 10th Annual Tampa Theatre Winefest benefiting the Theatre's "artistic endeavors, educational programs and ongoing restoration". The Winefest begins tonight with a "Wine Pairing" event, pairing premium wines with dinner selections.
FREE Streetcar Ride with Muvico Centro Ybor 20 Ticket Stub
Interested in seeing Dolphin Tale, the true story of local (for now) animal celebrity, Winter the Dolphin?The TECO Line Streetcar has partnered up with Muvico Centro Ybor 20 on a ride free promotion. Give your ticket stub to the Streetcar Motormen and receive a free ride on the TECO Line Streetcar! It's a perfect excuse to go for follow your movie with a double feature of dessert and drinks in Channelside or Downtown.
