How far is Gainesville from Tampa?

It's about 719 km (446 miles) from Gainesville to Tampa.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Tampa?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop, in Gainesville, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.

Bus from Gainesville to Tampa starting at $170 | Compare & Save up to 48%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Tampa on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	13h 10m	11:30am	Tampa Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	14h 10m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Tampa on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	14h 10m	12:30pm	University of South Florida	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville (Mart 24/7)	14h 40m	1:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Tampa

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Tampa. The journey takes about 14 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $170, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

14h 10mAverage Duration

704 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$170 - $325	Average Duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$263 - $576	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Tampa?

Stops in Gainesville

A
La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop
425 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
B
Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7
2580 MONROE DRIVE , 30507, Georgia
C
El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop
1408 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA

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

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

How far is Gainesville from Tampa?
It's about 719 km (446 miles) from Gainesville to Tampa.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Tampa?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop, in Gainesville, and end it at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa.