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Bus Gainesville to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$73
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance217 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Gainesville to St. Petersburg Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Gainesville to St. Petersburg from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Gainesville to St. Petersburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville (FL) - St. Petersburg

  1. How long is the bus trip from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

    The typical travel time from Gainesville to St. Petersburg by bus is around 7h 50m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 5h 50m.

  2. How far is Gainesville from St. Petersburg?

    It's about 202 km (125 miles) from Gainesville to St. Petersburg.

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rosa Parks Station, in Gainesville, and end it at Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop, in St. Petersburg.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

    The least expensive way to go from Gainesville to St. Petersburg would be going by bus. Starting at US$58, this bus is the most cost-effective option for your journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

    Taking the bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg costs on average US$73.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Gainesville until 10:40pm and reaching St. Petersburg on the following day.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville to St. Petersburg, as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gainesville and St. Petersburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to St. Petersburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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