There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Clearwater by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
- Take the taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Clearwatertaxi
3h 24m$110–141Drive 131 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Clearwatercar 131 mi
2h 59m$24–35Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
6h 22m$34–48
Gainesville to Clearwater by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Clearwater is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Clearwater is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Clearwater. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St via Marion Transit Parking Lot and Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Gainesville and Clearwater is 153 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Clearwater without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Gainesville to Clearwater, including transfers.
Gainesville to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Clearwater bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Clearwater is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Gainesville to Clearwater.
There are 1900+ hotels available in Clearwater.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
All Tampa Taxi and Airport Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 813-833-1808
- Website
- taxicabstampafl.com
Taxi Tampa
- Phone
- +1 407-813-4675
- Website
- taxitampafl.com
Yello Cab of Tampa
- Phone
- +1 813-666-6666
- Website
- tampataxi.com
Wesley Chapel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-813-995-7030
- Website
- wesleychapeltaxi.com
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