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How to get fromGainesville to Sun City Centerby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Sun City Center by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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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 Sun City Centertaxi taxi
    3h 16m
    $120–151

  2. Drive  149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Sun City Centercar car 149.3 mi
    2h 29m
    $28–40

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane GNV - TPA
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Sun City Centertaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $152–512

  4. Bus, taxi via Tampa Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Take the taxi from Tampa Bus Station to Sun City Centertaxi taxi
    4h 12m
    $93–127

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Sun City Center, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Sun City Center. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr then take the taxi to Sun City Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Sun City Center in around 2h 29m.

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