Tallahassee's I-10 exits are 196, 199, 203 and 209. StarMetro buses, Tallahassee International Airport and downtown parking rules: meters 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts come from the City of Tallahassee’s StarMetro, airport and parking pages, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s interchange data.

Tallahassee is a driving city with a city-run bus system and its own airport. For this week’s road work, see road construction and closures.

Who to call

  • StarMetro buses and Dial-A-Ride: 850-891-5200
  • Tallahassee International Airport: 850-891-7800, 3300 Capital Circle SW
  • Parking questions and permits: 850-891-4968, coparkadmin@talgov.com
  • Live traffic: FL511 or dial 511; the city’s Driver Information System

Interstate exits and main roads

FDOT’s District 3 interchange data lists these Interstate 10 exits for Tallahassee:

Exit Cross road
196 Capital Circle NW (State Road 263)
199 North Monroe Street (U.S. 27)
203 Thomasville Road (U.S. 319) and Capital Circle NE
209 Mahan Drive (U.S. 90)

The main state roads through town, from FDOT’s project notices, are Capital Circle (State Road 263, the loop around the city), Tennessee Street (U.S. 90), Monroe Street (State Road 61 and U.S. 27), Thomasville Road (State Road 319) and Crawfordville Road and Woodville Highway to the south.

StarMetro buses

StarMetro is the City of Tallahassee’s transit system, running since Dec. 3, 1973, according to its history page. Its central terminal is the C.K. Steele Bus Plaza at Tennessee and Adams streets, named for the Rev. C.K. Steele, a leader of the 1956 Tallahassee Bus Boycott. A Southside Transit Center is under construction.

  • Routes and schedules: separate weekday, Saturday, Sunday and night systems, on the routes page.
  • Trip planner and real-time buses: the Transit app, which StarMetro uses for trip planning, live bus locations and mobile fares through Token Transit, per its apps page.
  • FSU routes: the Seminole Express routes serve Florida State.
  • Dial-A-Ride: paratransit; see the Dial-A-Ride page.
  • Fares and passes: on the fares page.

The airport

Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is run by the city at 3300 Capital Circle SW. Its airlines page lists American Airlines, Breeze, Delta and Silver Airways. The city announced in July that Breeze is adding two nonstop routes from Tallahassee, to Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh-Durham. Parking details are on the airport’s parking page.

Downtown parking

From the city’s parking page:

  • Meters: pay Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., unless otherwise marked. Nights, weekends and city holidays are free, except where marked for special events. Pay with the ParkMobile app.
  • Kleman Plaza Parking Garage, 306 S. Duval St., underground below Kleman Plaza: entrances on Duval and Bronough streets. Pay at the kiosk, at the exit gates, by text (“PAY” to 850-808-7705) or in ParkMobile; cashiers 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday. The first 15 minutes are free.
  • Calhoun Eastside Parking Garage, 215 S. Calhoun St., at East College Avenue: hourly entrance on Calhoun Street; cashiers 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays. The first 15 minutes are free, and weekend parking is free.
  • Special events can bring event rates at the garages, posted on site.
  • Parking tickets: pay or contest on the city’s citation page.

Biking and trails

The city has more than 70 miles of trails; find them on the Interactive Parks Map and the trails listing. The new Tram Road multiuse trail links Capital Circle Southeast to Four Oaks Boulevard. See parks and trails.

What this means for you

  • From I-10: Exit 199 for midtown and downtown via Monroe Street; Exit 203 for Thomasville Road.
  • Downtown on a weekday: meters until 6 p.m., or the first 15 minutes free in a city garage.
  • Game days and festivals bring event rates and road closures; check FL511 and the city’s pages.

Related: moving to Tallahassee and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

What are the I-10 exits for Tallahassee?

Exit 196 (Capital Circle NW), Exit 199 (North Monroe Street, U.S. 27), Exit 203 (Thomasville Road, U.S. 319) and Exit 209 (Mahan Drive, U.S. 90), according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

When do you have to pay for parking meters in downtown Tallahassee?

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday unless marked otherwise. Nights, weekends and city holidays are free except during marked special events.

What airlines fly from Tallahassee International Airport?

The airport lists American Airlines, Breeze, Delta and Silver Airways. It is at 3300 Capital Circle SW; call 850-891-7800.

How do I plan a StarMetro bus trip?

Use the Transit app, which StarMetro offers for trip planning, real-time bus locations and mobile fares through Token Transit. StarMetro’s number is 850-891-5200.