How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Tampa?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Tampa start from $46. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Tampa?

The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Tampa is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by RedCoach .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Tampa route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RedCoach , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Tampa?

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Tampa at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Tampa?

A bus trip from Gainesville to Tampa generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Tampa?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Tampa?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Tampa?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Gainesville to Tampa from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures for Gainesville to Tampa on February 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	5h 25m	6:00am	Tampa Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:45pm	Gainesville-UF	2h 35m	3:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	Fastest
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	6h 15m	10:00am	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:45am	Rosa Parks Station	7h 15m	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	4h 20m	10:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Gainesville to Tampa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

5h 45mAverage Duration

177 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Tampa?

Stops in Gainesville

A
Rosa Parks Station
700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
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B
Williston Rd & I-75
3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Stops in Tampa

A
Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)
2101 E 13th Ave (McDonald's), Tampa, FL 33605
B
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Drive, Tampa., FL 33620, USA
C
Greyhound Station
610 E Polk St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
D
E Sligh Ave
11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584, USA
E
N Marion St & E Laurel St
551 E Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
F
Port of Tampa
200-298 FL-60, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,189 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12189 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $46

FlixBus Gainesville Tampa recent customer reviews

The first bus had no ac everybody was hot and sweaty very uncomfortable. The second bus has urine all in the back of bus the smell made me vomit twice bothe rides were very uncomfortable.

Teneka E.

September 2, 2024

RedCoach

4/54,143 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.9

According to 34 reviews, RedCoach received a 3.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at $80

Red Coach Gainesville Tampa recent customer reviews

Ever since I road it was a great smooth trip. I rather catch Red Coach better than any other bus . I always tell my friends about how good it is. Thanks 👍.

Deborah F.

January 23, 2025

Bus was over one hour late. Location given was not the location of pickup. Bus driver on the phone a lot driving with one hand. Talking is allowed hands free not while holding it in one hand that is a state law. He had a bus load of passengers.

Kathryn D.

October 7, 2021

Riding on RedCoach is a comfortable experience , Clean Buses , Great Driver . Over all Really Good .

Gary K.

May 19, 2021

Greyhound

3.5/587,521 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87521 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $81

Greyhound Gainesville Tampa recent customer reviews

Terrible experience! Bus was dirty and crowded. The Tampa bus smelled bad and we were dropped off under a highway overpass. Drivers were nice and I felt sorry for them.

Jane A.

March 10, 2023

Never again

Teneka E.

March 31, 2023

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Tampa by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Tampa?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Tampa start from $46. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Tampa?
The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Tampa is 5h 45m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 35m and is operated by RedCoach.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Tampa route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RedCoach, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Tampa?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Tampa at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Tampa?
A bus trip from Gainesville to Tampa generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Tampa?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RedCoach, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Tampa?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Tampa?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RedCoach, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-05

$56

02-06

$77

Today

$66

02-08

$72

02-09

$57

02-10

$64

02-11

$62

02-12

$60

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Tampa was searched and found on Feb 5, 2026 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $126 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Tampa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2026-02-09.

Usually RedCoach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.