There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Bartow by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
4h 30m$26–41Drive 133.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Bartowcar 133.6 mi
2h 32m$25–36Bus via Orlando
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Bartowbus Greyhound US0770S
4h 35m$25–39
Gainesville to Bartow by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Bartow is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Bartow is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Bartow. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Bartow via Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Gainesville and Bartow is 179 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Bartow without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Gainesville to Bartow, including transfers.
Gainesville to Bartow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Bartow bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Bartow is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Gainesville to Bartow.
Book your Gainesville to Bartow bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Bartow, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gainesville to Bartow via Tampa Bus Station in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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