Bus Tampa to Gainesville, FL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tampa to Gainesville, FL from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

from $35

Wednesday

from $37

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Saturday

from $49

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 5m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	2:35 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/29/2025 9:30:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
FlixBus	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:10 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/29/2025 2:20:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	4h 50m	8:15 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/29/2025 8:15:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:40 PM	Tampa	USF	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 7/29/2025 5:40:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	6h 10m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/29/2025 9:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	1:50 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/30/2025 9:30:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	7h 55m	5:10 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/30/2025 5:10:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:55 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/30/2025 9:30:00 AM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:40 PM	Tampa	USF	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 7/30/2025 5:40:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	6h 25m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:55 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 7/30/2025 9:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	1:50 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/2/2025 9:30:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 50m	2:20 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	7:10 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/2/2025 2:20:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	4h 50m	8:15 PM	Tampa	Marion Street	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/2/2025 8:15:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	6h 10m	9:30 AM	Tampa	Marion Street	3:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Marion Street, Tampa (USA) at 8/2/2025 9:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 3:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 25m	5:40 PM	Tampa	USF	1:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from USF, Tampa (USA) at 8/2/2025 5:40:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Tampa and Gainesville, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Tampa and Gainesville, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Tampa to Gainesville, FL. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Tampa and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 buses from Tampa to Gainesville, FL, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Tampa and Gainesville, FL, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tampa to Gainesville, FL starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	117.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Tampa for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/28/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

$35

Wednesday 07/30

$37

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

$49

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

$43

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tampa to Gainesville, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $35, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tampa to Gainesville, FL, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tampa to Gainesville, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Tampa to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

These are the most booked bus companies between Tampa to Gainesville, FL from our users.

FlixBus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Tampa to Gainesville, FL:

Cheapest Price	$35
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	8:15 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Tampa and Gainesville, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Tampa and Gainesville, FL.

Marion Street

N Marion St 1211

Greyhound Bus Station

East Polk Street 602

Western Union

Tampa Gateway Blvd, I 4 Exit 10 11706

Desoto Park

McDonald's

E 13th Ave 2101

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

Central Bus Station

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Tampa to Gainesville, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Tampa to Gainesville, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tampa to Gainesville, FL bus

How much does a Tampa Gainesville, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 5h 5m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tampa to Gainesville, FL?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Tampa to Gainesville, FL each day?

Every day, the Tampa to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Tampa to Gainesville, FL take?

The fastest bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Tampa starts at 9:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Tampa for Gainesville, FL starts at 8:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Tampa Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Tampa and Gainesville, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Tampa to Gainesville, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Tampa Gainesville, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tampa Gainesville, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tampa to Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tampa to Gainesville, FL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Tampa and to Gainesville, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tampa and to Gainesville, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!