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How to get fromGainesville to St. Pete Beachby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Gainesville to St. Pete Beach by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take the taxi from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to St. Pete Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 33m
    $130–171

  2. Drive  157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to St. Pete Beachcar car 157.7 mi
    2h 48m
    $29–42

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  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and St. Pete Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to St. Pete Beach. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr then take the taxi to St. Pete Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to St. Pete Beach in around 2h 48m.

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