What is the travel distance from Tampa to Gainesville?

The distance separating Tampa and Gainesville is 118 miles (191 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to Gainesville?

The majority of buses traveling from Tampa to Gainesville start their journey at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) and wind up at Rosa Parks Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Tampa to Gainesville from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 20m	1:50pm	Rosa Parks Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	4h 50m	7:10pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	4h 50m	7:10pm	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 20m	1:50pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	4h 50m	7:10pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:55pm	University of South Florida	7h 10m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	6h 10m	3:40pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	4h 20m	1:50pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 40m	8:15am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	2:20pm	Tampa Bus Station	4h 50m	7:10pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

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Bus Tampa to Gainesville, FL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$48

Average bus trip duration5h 5m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure6:20am

Distance110 miles (176 km)

Latest bus departure10:35pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,697 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.

RedCoach

4/54,032 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

Customers express satisfaction with the service, mentioning that it is usually good and timely. However, there are a few reviews stating that the bus was very late on one occasion.

RedCoach Tampa Gainesville recent customer reviews

It was a bad experience in the beginning the driver was very mean disrespectful and rude he even shut my arm up in the door and I would never recommend no one else to your company again I would never ride your bus again cuz now my arm is hurt and I am in the ER

Hope P.

September 9, 2023

They delayed one hour, then they delayed 2.5 hours, then they cancelled it altogether. I will NEVER schedule a ride with Redcoach

Tom W.

July 22, 2021

Bus was fairly clean. Very cold, almost too cold, heard other passengers complaining about temperature.

Jadaya H.

November 26, 2019

Greyhound

3.5/587,280 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Tampa Gainesville recent customer reviews

Staff and Facility were just fine Driver's were great . The only thing that bothered me was there was no social dissenting, bus was fully booked ? Not enough hand sanitizer at the station other than that it was just fine..

Gary K.

April 11, 2021

someone was arrested on my trip

Diego P.

November 12, 2023

Not clean. Not communicative about process , I mean bus operators.

Varun V.

August 24, 2016

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Gainesville?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

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09/25

$58

09/26

$60

Today

$42

09/28

$65

09/29

$43

09/30

$45

10/01

$46

10/02

$40

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of $40

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You can expect to pay from $40 to $99 for a bus ticket from Tampa to Gainesville, FL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-10-02.

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