What is the cheapest way to get from Alachua to Clearwater?

The cheapest way to get from Alachua to Clearwater is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alachua to Clearwater?

The fastest way to get from Alachua to Clearwater is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Alachua and Clearwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Alachua to Clearwater station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Alachua to Clearwater?

The distance between Alachua and Clearwater is 169 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

How do I travel from Alachua to Clearwater without a car?

The best way to get from Alachua to Clearwater without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Alachua to Clearwater?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Alachua to Clearwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alachua to Clearwater bus from?

Alachua to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Where does the Alachua to Clearwater bus arrive?

Alachua to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alachua to Clearwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Alachua to Clearwater is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Alachua to Clearwater.

Where can I stay near Clearwater?

There are 1888+ hotels available in Clearwater.

Alachua to Clearwater - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 300 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Alachua to Clearwater by bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
3h 9m
$133–174
Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alachua to Clearwatercar 140.5 mi
3h 17m
$26–37
Taxi, bus, line 300 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the taxi from Alachua to Gainesvilletaxi
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus 300
4. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus 52
5h 21m
$79–105

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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