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 $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	5:55pm	University of South Florida	7h 10m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

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

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:20pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:00pm	Gainesville-UF	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	6:20am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	11:25am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	2:35pm	Rosa Parks Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

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Get from Tampa to Gainesville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 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.

FlixBus Tampa Gainesville recent customer reviews

Bus never showed up and I missed my 630am appointment. Very upset

Teneka E.

October 5, 2025

RedCoach

4/54,063 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

3.5/587,372 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 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

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

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$51

11/13

$49

Today

$61

11/15

$54

11/16

$58

11/17

$50

11/18

$48

11/19

$46

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $62 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 $46 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.