There are 2 ways to get from Gainesville to Ellenton by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak) or car
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Gainesville to Ellenton by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Ellenton is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Ellenton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Ellenton. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Bradenton via Marion Transit Center and Tampa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Gainesville and Ellenton is 178 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Ellenton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Gainesville to Ellenton, including transfers.
Gainesville to Ellenton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Ellenton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Ellenton is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Gainesville to Ellenton.
There are 2307+ hotels available in Ellenton.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Ellenton, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Gainesville to Bradenton via Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, and Tampa in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Tampa to Bradenton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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