Tampa International Airport
IATA: TPA ICAO: KTPA, (http://tampaairport.com), located near the waters of Tampa Bay along I-275. Saint Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport IATA: PIE (http://fly2pie.com) is an alternative only fifteen miles away, generally serving smaller routes and discount airlines. A bit further away is Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport IATA: SRQ (http://www.srq-airport.com), offering proximity to beautiful Gulf beaches to the south of Tampa.
By ship
Cruise ships from five cruise lines operate from Tampa, mostly to Caribbean islands and Mexico. The Tampa cruise terminal is on the Ybor channel downtown.Starlight Cruises toll free 1-888-952-5466 (http://starlightinc.com)
By car
Tampa is easily accessible via the major interstate highways, I-75 from north and south, and I-4 from the east. From either highway, exit onto I-275 to reach Tampa. However, be prepared for frequent traffic jams particularly when it rains; nearly all of Downtown and the airport area are under constant and complete construction. Also be ready to deal with terrible drivers, as this is the retirement state.