4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
1 d 30 m
Average duration
1 d 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
718 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tampa, FL for Gainesville, GA on Sat, May 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 718 km distance in an average of 1 d 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 30 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 1 d 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:50 AM24h30Tampa, FL2:20 AMGainesville, GA$1601One-way0 transfers- 2:50 AM24h30Tampa, FL3:20 AMGainesville, GA$1811One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 AM24h30Tampa, FL3:20 AMGainesville, GA$1811One-way0 transfers
- 1:50 AM24h30Tampa, FL2:20 AMGainesville, GA$1601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $153.
Distance: 446 miles (718 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$164 Average price | $283 Average price | $154 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 32m Average total duration 23h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 38m Average total duration 24h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration Fastest 9h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA costing on average $164 (€132).
A flight is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA costing on average $283 (€228).
Other travel options to Gainesville, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 2m.
Train takes on average 24h 8m.
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Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $170 |
Live departures
Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50 AM Tampa, FL | 24h30 | 2:20 AM Gainesville, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:50 AM Tampa, FL | 24h30 | 3:20 AM Gainesville, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA
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Buses from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 23h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $93 (€75) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 446 miles (718 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 446 miles (718 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€75) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA
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