How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to St. Petersburg start at R 1 077. The average price for this route is around R 1 739. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

The average bus journey time from Gainesville to St. Petersburg is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 218 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Gainesville to St. Petersburg route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to St. Petersburg at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

A bus trip from Gainesville to St. Petersburg produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

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 Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Gainesville to St. Petersburg from R 1 908 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Gainesville to St. Petersburg on 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:40	Rosa Parks Station	8h 55m	07:35	Central Ave N	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:30	Gainesville Bus Stop	5h 50m	12:20	Central Ave N	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:35	Gainesville Bus Stop	7h	07:35	Central Ave N	No tags
	Bus	03:45	Rosa Parks Station	8h 35m	12:20	Central Ave N	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:35	Gainesville Bus Stop	11h	11:35	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 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 077, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 35mAverage duration

218 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

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

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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Stops in St. Petersburg

A
Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop
2551 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
B
St Petersburg Bus Station
180 9th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 683 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 443 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87443 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 489

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.

19 June 2022

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to St. Petersburg start at R 1 077. The average price for this route is around R 1 739. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
The average bus journey time from Gainesville to St. Petersburg is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 218 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to St. Petersburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to St. Petersburg at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
A bus trip from Gainesville to St. Petersburg produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
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 Gainesville to St. Petersburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

19/12

R 1 959

20/12

R 1 770

Today

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22/12

R 1 908

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg was searched and found on 20 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 770

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 R 1 770 to R 2 028 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 R 1 908, which is on 2025-12-22.