johnrich Posted February 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2014 There will be 10 of us flying into MCO and renting a full-size van and driving to the Port of Tampa. When I pulled up directions, it states that Beachline Expressway (SR-528) is a toll road. Does anyone know if this road accepts cash or is it cashless? Also does anyone know how much the toll for this section of the trip costs? Is there a quick and easy detour to not use the toll road if it is cashless? (We will be driving on a Sunday morning) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted February 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2014 There will be 10 of us flying into MCO and renting a full-size van and driving to the Port of Tampa. When I pulled up directions, it states that Beachline Expressway (SR-528) is a toll road. Does anyone know if this road accepts cash or is it cashless? Also does anyone know how much the toll for this section of the trip costs? Is there a quick and easy detour to not use the toll road if it is cashless? (We will be driving on a Sunday morning) Thanks![/QUOT I cannot help with the tolls (I have a SunPass and don;t really pay attention) but there is the 417 option, no need to go on the Beachline at all. I have seen a link on here before to calculate tolls - maybe Google Florida turnpike tolls or something like that for the site Follow airport exit signs to 417 South and it will take you right to I 4. I find it preferable to 528. That is a toll rd as well, but not too many booths. All the booths are manned just stay to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 24, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) There will be 10 of us flying into MCO and renting a full-size van and driving to the Port of Tampa. When I pulled up directions, it states that Beachline Expressway (SR-528) is a toll road. Does anyone know if this road accepts cash or is it cashless? Also does anyone know how much the toll for this section of the trip costs? Is there a quick and easy detour to not use the toll road if it is cashless? (We will be driving on a Sunday morning) Thanks![/QUOT I cannot help with the tolls (I have a SunPass and don;t really pay attention) but there is the 417 option, no need to go on the Beachline at all. I have seen a link on here before to calculate tolls - maybe Google Florida turnpike tolls or something like that for the site Follow airport exit signs to 417 South and it will take you right to I 4. I find it preferable to 528. That is a toll rd as well, but not too many booths. All the booths are manned just stay to the right. I agree, better to use the south exit of MCO and hop on the 417 to I4. You will skip much of the resort traffic. You can use cash for tolls. I just did this a few months ago, and I'm thinking there are no more than 3 tolls on 417 from MCO to I4, and each toll is no more than $1.50. Edited February 24, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrich Posted February 24, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Clarea and EatonDoolittle! Appreciate the quick response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resstation Posted February 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Trust me, take the toll road! It's cheap, they take cash and it's much easier. It's the BEELINE expressway, not Beachline. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) name changed to BeachLine several years ago I-4 to Tampa has no tolls Once in Tampa there is a small section of expressway that IS electronic toll only but there is no reason for you to take it unless you get lost ... stay away from the 'crosstown expressway' aka SR-618 aka Selmon Expressway http://www.tampa-xway.com/MapsTolls/Maps.aspx Edited February 24, 2014 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resstation Posted February 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Oh now that is HILARIOUS! Goes to show how observant I am. I still call it Beeline and live in Tampa area!! Sent from my SGH-T999 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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