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How to get fromGainesville to Clearwater Beachby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Clearwater Beach by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the taxi from University of South Florida to Clearwater Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 52m
    $105–142

  2. Drive 133.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Clearwater Beachcar car 133.4 mi
    3h 3m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, line 300 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Park St Terminal - Platform - Bbus bus 52
    5h 40m
    $30–44

Gainesville to Clearwater Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Clearwater Beach, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Gainesville to Gulfview Blvd + Pier 60 via Tampa Bus Station, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A, and Garden & Park Street in around 5h 40m.

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