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How to get fromGainesville to Tarpon Springsby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Gainesville to Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springstaxi taxi
    3h 21m
    $100–126

  2. Drive  117.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Tarpon Springscar car 117.6 mi
    2h 36m
    $22–31

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  • Distance: 147.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Tarpon Springs, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Tarpon Springs. However, you can take the bus to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr then take the taxi to Tarpon Springs. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Tarpon Springs in around 2h 36m.

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