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How to get fromTampa to Gainesvilleby plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Gainesville by plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tampa to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane TPA - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    8h 6m
    $164–519

  2. Fly Tampa to Dallas, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane TPA - DAL
    2. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    8h 15m
    $121–516

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to WinStar World Casinobus bus
    30h 14m
    $236–406

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    2d 19h
    $882–1,903

  5. Drive 1,134.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Gainesvillecar car 1,134.5 mi
    19h 25m
    $207–300

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SRQ - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 29m
    $174–767

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MCO - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 23m
    $219–751

  8. Train to Orlando, fly to Dallas, train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MCO - DAL
    3. Take the train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fort Worth to Gainesville Amtraktrain train
    10h 32m
    $136–518

Tampa to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$882Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,028.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and WinStar World Casino in around 30h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Gainesville Amtrak via Chicago Union Station and Fort Worth in around 2d 19h.

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