Directions & Transportation
As you plan your trip downtown, we aim to keep you informed of new developments, offering you all you need to know about arriving at Benchmark International safe and on time for your event.
Directions
We highly recommend using Waze when using a navigation app to get to your parking destination near Benchmark International Arena.
Preplan Your Parking Destination
Road Closures
Check For Road Closures Around Benchmark International Arena
Transportation
Finding your way to and from Benchmark International Arena can be easy. There are plenty of transportation options to get you where you’re going.
Alert Cab Service
Visit Guest Services at Section 101 for more information about the Alert Cab service, which provides free rides to guests who feel as though they should not be driving.
Coast Bike & Free Bicycle Parking
Rent a Coast Bike or ride your own using our bicycle parking! Free bicycle parking is available adjacent to the Pam Iorio Parking Garage on the plaza at Ford Thunder Alley.
Cross Bay Ferry
Skip traffic hassles and enjoy a beautiful ride across Tampa Bay. With affordable fares and convenient departures, it's the perfect way to get to Benchmark International Arena for an event.
Pirate Water Taxi
Hop on, hop off, repeat! Step aboard the pirate-themed water taxi to visit various stops.
Pickup/Drop-off Locations
Stop 3: Benchmark International Arena/History Center stop, located behind the Tampa Bay History Center
Stop 2: Channelside stop, located behind the Yacht Starship dock
Rideshare
Leave your car at home and avoid traffic by using Uber or Lyft!
Rideshare guests can be dropped off in our 15-minute circle located just east of the intersection of Morgan St. and Channelside Dr. prior to the event.
There are rideshare pickup locations for after the event at the intersections of Jefferson St. and Eunice St., Nebraska Ave. and Eunice St., Nebraska Ave. and Cumberland Ave. and Water St. and Cumberland Ave. There will be signage at these locations that says Rider Pick Up that will be placed by the city prior to the end of each event.
Teco Line Streetcar (free)
Visit the Teco Line Streetcar website to check the streetcar schedule and download maps. Park and ride the streetcar to Benchmark International Arena for free!