There are 4 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
4h 11m$21–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tampa-TPA to Gainesville135.2 mi
2h 22mDrive 135.2 mi
- Drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesvillecar 135.2 mi
2h 22m$25–36Bus via University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
5h 46m$36–66
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from TPA Internat'l Airport Post Office and arriving at Gainesville via Tampa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Gainesville is 141 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville, including transfers.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Gainesville.
There are 224+ hotels available in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- RedCoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tampa-TPA to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tampa Airport (TPA) and Gainesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.