There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Starke by bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the taxi from Gainesville to Starketaxi
2h 42m$99–129Drive 151.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Starkecar 151.9 mi
2h 42m$28–40Fly
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane TPA - GNV
5h 59m$152–472Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus FlixBus N2467
- Take the bus from Gainesville RTS Downtown Station to Keystone Heights Senior Centerbus 903
4h 21m$60–87
Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Starke is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Starke is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Starke. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Keystone Heights Senior Center via Gainesville RTS Downtown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Tampa and Starke is 156 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Starke without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 42m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Tampa to Starke, including transfers.
Tampa to Starke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Starke is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $150 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 21m.
Tampa to Starke bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gainesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Starke is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Tampa to Starke.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Starke, FL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Starke via Gainesville RTS Downtown Station and Keystone Heights Senior Center in around 4h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Tampa to Gainesville Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Cabs 24HR
- Phone
- +1 855-374-8484
- Website
- cab24hr.com
Gainesville Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 352-371-1515
- Website
- gainesvillemarooncab.com
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