What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Gainesville is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Gainesville is to bus and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Tampa and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Gainesville station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Gainesville Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 3m.

How far is it from Tampa to Gainesville?

The distance between Tampa and Gainesville is 484 miles. The road distance is 505.3 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Gainesville without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $90 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Tampa to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Gainesville bus from?

Tampa to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Gainesville train from?

Tampa to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.

Train or bus from Tampa to Gainesville?

The best way to get from Tampa to Gainesville is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 25h 3m.

Where does the Tampa to Gainesville bus arrive?

Tampa to Gainesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Where does the Tampa to Gainesville train arrive?

Tampa to Gainesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Gainesville is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Tampa to Gainesville.

How do I get a train ticket from Tampa to Gainesville?

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Where can I stay near Gainesville?

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Gainesville by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Bus to Tampa, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane TPA - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
6h 6m
$239–747
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2467
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus Greyhound US0670
10h 58m
$92–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tampa to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain
25h 3m
$344–722
Drive 502.3 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Gainesvillecar 502.3 mi
8h 19m
$92–133
Fly Tampa to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane TPA - GSP
2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
7h 16m
$186–539
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SRQ - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
8h 35m
$154–766
Train to Orlando, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MCO - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus
8h 18m
$215–1,000

Tampa to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

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25h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 481.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville via Atlanta Bus Station and Gainesville in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Gainesville Station via Cary and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 25h 3m.

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