There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Apollo Beach by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
3h 15m$90–116Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Apollo Beachcar 144.6 mi
2h 26m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA)plane GNV - TPA
5h 19m$136–506
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Apollo Beach is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Apollo Beach is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Apollo Beach. However, there are services departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Gainesville and Apollo Beach is 146 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Apollo Beach without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Gainesville to Apollo Beach, including transfers.
Gainesville to Apollo Beach bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Apollo Beach is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 5h 19m.
Gainesville to Apollo Beach bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Apollo Beach is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gainesville to Apollo Beach.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Apollo Beach, 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. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Tampa via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Tampa via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- 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
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