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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Gainesvilleby taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from St. Petersburg to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    3h 31m
    $120–152

  2. Drive  152 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus N2467
    5h 48m
    $31–47

St. Petersburg to Gainesville by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Gainesville via Marion Transit Parking Lot and Tampa Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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