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How to get fromGainesville to Tampa Bay areaby bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gainesville to Tampa Bay area by bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to University of South Floridabus bus FlixBus N2467
    2h 20m
    $50–72

  2. Drive 127.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Tampa Bay areacar car 127.9 mi
    2h 8m
    $24–34

  3. Bus via University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus Tallahassee
    2h 55m
    $60–96

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Map of how to get from Gainesville to Tampa Bay area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Gainesville to University of South Florida once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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