How far is Gainesville from St. Petersburg?

The distance separating Gainesville and St. Petersburg is 125 miles (202 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Gainesville to St. Petersburg leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Gainesville to St. Petersburg from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to St. Petersburg on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 20m	1:50pm	Central Ave N	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h	7:35am	Central Ave N	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	11h	11:35am	St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	10h 5m	1:50pm	Central Ave N	No tags
	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	8h 55m	7:35am	Central Ave N	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to St. Petersburg on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:40pm	Rosa Parks Station	12h 55m	11:35am	St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h	7:35am	Central Ave N	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h 20m	1:50pm	Central Ave N	No tags
	Bus	3:45am	Rosa Parks Station	10h 5m	1:50pm	Central Ave N	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35am	Gainesville Bus Stop	11h	11:35am	St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)	No tags

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Get from Gainesville to St. Petersburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

135 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Gainesville St. Petersburg recent customer reviews

The bus showed up 80 minutes late, making me miss my transfer in Orlando. There wasn’t another bus to take me so I was left stranded in Gainesville.

James H.

June 19, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and St. Petersburg?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in St. Petersburg

A - Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop

B - St Petersburg Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg by bus

How far is Gainesville from St. Petersburg?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$100

11/16

$72

Today

$67

11/18

$88

11/19

No data

11/20

$69

11/21

$78

11/22

$72

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $67

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 St. Petersburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $100 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-20.