Student rides
University of South Florida rides home, airport runs & game day
Tampa, Florida· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Tampa and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Tampa connects to the relay grid near Tampa, FL (8 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Tampa → Orlando, FL90 mi · $10–$20
- Tampa → Cape Coral, FL117 mi · $15–$25
- Tampa → Melbourne, FL131 mi · $15–$30
- Tampa → Gainesville, FL137 mi · $20–$30
- Tampa → Palm Coast, FL158 mi · $20–$35
- Tampa → Port St. Lucie, FL159 mi · $20–$35
- Tampa → Jacksonville, FL199 mi · $25–$45
- Tampa → Tallahassee, FL237 mi · $30–$55
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
All rides from Tampa
31 outgoing and 31 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch Tampa.
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University of South Florida student travel FAQ
- How do University of South Florida students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Tampa bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Tampa cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.