There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Safety Harbor by bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus Tallahassee
3h 17m$95–121Drive 133.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Safety Harborcar 133.8 mi
2h 42m$25–36Bus via Airport Rental Car Center (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
4h 47m$72–97
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Safety Harbor is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Safety Harbor is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Safety Harbor. However, there are services departing from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr and arriving at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Gainesville and Safety Harbor is 147 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Safety Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Gainesville to Safety Harbor, including transfers.
Gainesville to Safety Harbor bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Gainesville to Safety Harbor bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Safety Harbor is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Gainesville to Safety Harbor.
There are 2885+ hotels available in Safety Harbor.
What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Safety Harbor, FL, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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