There are 3 ways to get from Alachua to Tampa by bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via University of South Florida
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
4h 25m$86–113Drive 145 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alachua to Tampacar 145 mi
2h 24m$25–36Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
5h 45m$76–104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alachua to Tampa is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Alachua to Tampa is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alachua to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via University of South Florida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Alachua and Tampa is 150 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alachua to Tampa without a car is to bus via University of South Florida which takes 4h 25m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Alachua to Tampa, including transfers.
Alachua to Tampa bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Alachua to Tampa bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alachua to Tampa is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Alachua to Tampa.
There are 1329+ hotels available in Tampa.
What companies run services between Alachua, FL, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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