There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Alachua by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
4h 3m$82–111Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Alachuacar 145.2 mi
2h 23m$26–38Fly
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane TPA - GNV
5h 39m$127–427Bus 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
4h 45m$87–112
Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Alachua is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Alachua is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Alachua. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Tampa and Alachua is 213 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Alachua without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Tampa to Alachua, including transfers.
Tampa to Alachua bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Alachua is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $430 and takes 5h 39m.
Tampa to Alachua bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Alachua is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Tampa to Alachua.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Alachua, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
- $30–45
- Website
- RedCoach
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