Busch Gardens Tampa Bay location & how to get there

• Route: HART Bus Route 5 or 18
  
• Travel time: Around 40–45 mins
  
• Cost: Approximately $2 per person
  
• Boarding point: Marion Transit Center (Downtown Tampa)
  
• Nearest stop: 40th Street & Bougainvillea Avenue

• Route: Tampa’s Amtrak Station is downtown, and while there isn’t a direct train to the park, you can take a short taxi, bus, or rideshare ride from there.
  
• Travel time: 25–30 minutes total
  
• Cost: $15–$25 via rideshare or taxi

• Route: I-275 N → Busch Blvd E
  
• Travel time: 20–25 mins (depending on traffic)
  
• Cost: $25–$40
  
• Drop-off point: The**** Busch Gardens guest drop-off area is near the main entrance

• Route: Take I-275 N, then exit onto Busch Blvd E toward 40th Street
  
• Travel time: 20 mins under normal traffic conditions

• Route: I-275 N → Busch Blvd E
  
• Travel time:
  
  • From Tampa International Airport (TPA): 25–35 mins
    
  • From St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE): 40–50 mins
    
• Cost: $30–$50 depending on surge and traffic
  
• Drop-off point: Busch Gardens main entrance

• Route: I-275 N → Busch Blvd E
  
• Travel time: 25–35 mins from TPA
  
• Cost: $55–$70 flat rate
  
• Drop-off point: Main guest entrance

• Route: Pre-booked transfers from Tampa International or Orlando area hotels
  
• Travel time:
  
  • From TPA: 30 mins
    
  • From Orlando: 1 hour 15 mins
    
• Cost: $25–$40 (shared) | $90–$150 (private vehicle)
  
• Drop-off point: Busch Gardens guest area

Busch Gardens is a large park, but it’s walkable and well-marked. Expect plenty of shaded pathways and rest areas along the way.

Complimentary trams operate between the parking lot and the park entrance throughout the day, making it easy to move around if you’re carrying bags or visiting with kids.

Those with mobility challenges can use wheelchair rentals and accessible entrances at all major attractions within the park. Guest Services can also assist with route planning.