Bus Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$77

tomorrow

$73

Sunday

Monday

$77

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$77

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	10h 5m	3:45 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	1:50 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 3:45:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 PM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	7h 20m	6:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:50 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop
  
  2:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Saint Petersburg, FL
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	8h 35m	3:45 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	12:20 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	6:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	12:20 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop
  
  2:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Saint Petersburg, FL
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	8h 35m	3:45 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	12:20 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 3:45:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	6:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	12:20 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop
  
  2:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Saint Petersburg, FL
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 0m	12:35 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 12:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	10h 5m	3:45 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	1:50 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
FlixBus	8h 55m	10:40 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	7:35 AM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Greyhound US	7h 20m	6:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	1:50 PM	Saint Petersburg, FL	Greyhound	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:35 AM
  
  Gainesville, FL
  North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop
  
  2:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $27
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 12:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Orlando, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:35 AM
  
  Orlando, FL
  Florida Mall
  
  7:35 AM
  
  Saint Petersburg, FL
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Florida Mall, Orlando, FL (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:35:00 AM to Greyhound, Saint Petersburg, FL (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL is $71 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 buses from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL starting from $71!

Cheapest Bus	$71
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	130.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Saint Petersburg, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$77

Saturday 12/06

$73

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$77

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$77

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL

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

With a price starting from $73, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $77.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL, with $73. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $82.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, 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 Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, 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 Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, 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 Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL

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

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Greyhound

Dr M.L.K. Jr St N 180

Avenue North

Central Ave + Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL

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

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL bus

How much does a Gainesville, FL Saint Petersburg, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $71 and takes 7h 0m to reach Saint Petersburg, FL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $71 and $103. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Saint Petersburg, FL.

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

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 5h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $103. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Saint Petersburg, FL from Gainesville, FL starts at 12:35 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 Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Saint Petersburg, FL starts at 10:40 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 Gainesville, FL Saint Petersburg, FL route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Saint Petersburg, 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 and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, 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 Gainesville, FL Saint Petersburg, 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 Gainesville, FL Saint Petersburg, 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 Gainesville, FL to Saint Petersburg, FL on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Saint Petersburg, FL

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