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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 $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $156.
Distance: 446 miles (718 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $228 Average price | $141 Average price Cheapest |
23h 56m Average total duration 23h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 38m Average total duration 24h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
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Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 2:10 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 24h10 | 2:20 AM Gainesville, Monroe Dr (Shell), GA | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 2:35 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 23h45 | 2:20 AM Gainesville, Monroe Dr (Shell), GA | 2 transfers | |
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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 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $82 (€66) but you can travel from only $70 (€57) 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 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€66) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 06:20 |
Last bus 22:35 |
FAQs: Bus from Tampa, FL to Gainesville, GA
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