How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to Gainesville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Gainesville start from $52. The average price for this route is around $76. 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 Tampa to Gainesville?

The average bus travel time from Tampa to Gainesville is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 176 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by RedCoach .

Which bus companies service the Tampa to Gainesville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RedCoach , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Gainesville at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Tampa to Gainesville 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 Tampa to Gainesville?

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 4062 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

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

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 Tampa to Gainesville?

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 Tampa to Gainesville from $51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	13h 25m	12:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	Tampa Bus Station	9h 15m	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	University of South Florida	10h	7:50am	Gainesville Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 29
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	3:50pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	6:30pm	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	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	8:30pm	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	5:25pm	Tampa Bus Station	7h 40m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	No tags

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	Tampa Bus Station	5h 5m	1:05am	Rosa Parks Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:05pm	3801 USF Holly Drive	2h 40m	5:45pm	Gainesville-UF	Fastest
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

Next departures for Tampa to Gainesville on December 2
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 December 3
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 December 4
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 December 5
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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:52 AM EST.

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 $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

176 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Tampa and Gainesville?

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

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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

RedCoach

4/54,073 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.9

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

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $59

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa to Gainesville, FL 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 Tampa to Gainesville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to Gainesville start from $52. The average price for this route is around $76. 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 Tampa to Gainesville?
The average bus travel time from Tampa to Gainesville is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 176 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by RedCoach.
Which bus companies service the Tampa to Gainesville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RedCoach, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tampa to Gainesville?
The earliest bus departs from Tampa to Gainesville at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to Gainesville?
A bus trip from Tampa to Gainesville 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 Tampa to Gainesville?
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 4062 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to Gainesville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RedCoach has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tampa to Gainesville?
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 Tampa to Gainesville?
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

11-26

$90

11-27

$78

Today

$86

11-29

$95

11-30

$109

12-01

$109

12-02

$77

12-03

$66

The cheapest trip from Tampa to Gainesville, FL was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $66

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 $66 to $178 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 $66 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.