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Gainesville to Clearwater buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gainesville and Clearwater takes 11h 54m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Gainesville to Clearwater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 54m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
$41
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Gainesville to Clearwater bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Gainesville and Clearwater. The service departs Gainesville at 4:15 AM at night, which arrives into Clearwater at 09:24:48. All services require a transfer at Tampa Bus Station and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority29h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority6h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority6h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Flixbus USAPinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority6h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gainesville to Clearwater? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 223 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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