There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Bradenton by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Wildwood
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus Tallahassee
- Take the bus from Wildwood to Bradentonbus Houston
4h 26m$117–151Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Bradentoncar 167.2 mi
2h 49m$31–45Fly
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane GNV - SRQ
6h 14m$124–704Bus
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus 100
8h 28m$35–58
Gainesville to Bradenton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Bradenton is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Bradenton is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Bradenton. However, there are services departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at Bradenton via Wildwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Gainesville and Bradenton is 187 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Bradenton without a car is to bus via Wildwood which takes 4h 26m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Gainesville to Bradenton, including transfers.
Gainesville to Bradenton bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Bradenton is to bus via Wildwood which takes 4h 26m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 6h 14m.
Gainesville to Bradenton bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Ocala, FL station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Bradenton is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Gainesville to Bradenton.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Bradenton, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Bradenton via Ocala, FL and Wildwood in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FL
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- RedCoach
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