Arriving Passengers

Baggage Claim is on Level 1 of the Main Terminal and is divided into Red on the north side and Blue on the south side. Signage above escalators and elevators will tell you on which side your airline is located.

There are variety of ground transportation options between Tampa International Airport and surrounding destinations. Choose from various companies under public transportation, shared ride and taxis.

• Red Baggage Claim: Pick up all ground transportation at the exit nearest to Baggage Belt #9
• Blue Baggage Claim: Pick up all ground transportation at the exit nearest to Baggage Belt #7

Taxi service by Yellow Cab is available at the curbside outside the Baggage Claim Level at the Ground Transportation Areas, Red 1 and Blue 2. 

• If you’re traveling by taxi to downtown Tampa or the cruise port, there is a maximum flat-rate fee of $35 to either destination. 

On-airport rental car companies are located in the Rental Car Center which can be reached by taking the SkyConnect train from the Main Terminal.

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus stop is located at the Rental Car Center. Follow signs to remote curb. The route map and schedule are posted at the bus stop.

The Departure Level's west crossover drives are closed to buses. Pick-ups and drop-offs are located in all four ground transportation quad lots (Blue 1, Blue 2, Red 1, and Red 2) located on level 1 of the Main Terminal.

Guests departing the Airport using Lyft, Uber or Wridz can be picked up at Red Baggage Claim, the Blue Express Curbside, or the SkyCenter One office building remote curbside.

Visit the ground transportation page of our website for additional details and contact information for the above services.

The SkyConnect train service is accessible from Levels 1 through 3 of the Main Terminal. Follows signs for Rental Cars, Public Bus, or SkyConnect. 

Visit the frequently asked questions page of our website for additional information.