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How to get fromTampa to Gainesvilleby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Gainesville by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane TPA - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    5h 45m
    $195–822

  2. Fly Tampa to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane TPA - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesvillecar car
    8h 13m
    $143–459

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus bus
    4. Drive from Austin Doubletree University Area to Gainesvillecar car
    28h 4m
    $280–448

  4. Drive 1,160.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Gainesvillecar car 1,160.7 mi
    20h 34m
    $212–306

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SRQ - AUS
    3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    7h 58m
    $185–841

  6. Train to Orlando, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MCO - AUS
    3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    8h 2m
    $191–415

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from 5887 Thunderbird/Dawn to Gainesvilletaxi taxi
    30h 11m
    $321–517

  8. Bus, drive via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus bus
    5. Drive from Fredericksburg to Gainesvillecar car
    30h 44m
    $198–378

Tampa (TPA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,008.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Gainesville. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, Hyatt Regency Houston, and Austin Doubletree University Area in around 28h 4m.

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