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How to get fromGainesville to Tampa Bayby bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Gainesville to Tampa Bay by bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2467
    2. Walk from Tampa Bus Station to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    3h 13m

  2. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Tampa, travel

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane GNV - TPA
    2. Walk from Tampa-Airport-TPA to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 49m

  3. Bus, travel via University

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drivebus bus 100
    3. Walk from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    6h 29m

  4. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GNV - SRQ
    2. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h 51m

  5. Bus to Orlando, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    3. Walk from Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQ to Tampa Bayunknown unknown
    5h

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Tampa Bay, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Tampa Bay. However, you can take the bus to Tampa Bus Station then travel to Tampa Bay. Alternatively, you can take the line 25 bus to Airport, walk to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), then travel to Tampa Bay.

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