Rome2Rio

How to get fromGainesville to St. Petersburgby bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to St. Petersburg

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to St. Petersburg by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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. Petersburgtaxi taxi
    3h 21m
    $120–151

  2. Drive  152 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to St. Petersburgcar car 152 mi
    2h 36m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    6h 4m
    $33–47

Gainesville to St. Petersburg by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Gainesville to St. Petersburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Gainesville to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive via Tampa Bus Station and Marion Transit Parking Lot in around 6h 4m.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There