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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gainesville, FL to Tampa from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
from $59
tomorrow
from $63
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from $63

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Greyhound Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $59
  • Greyhound US
    7h 35m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Gainesville, FL
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:25 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    3:45 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    2:35 PM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    3:45 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    10:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      5:55 PM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      8:10 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Busbud
      1h 40m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Greyhound Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    2:35 PM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    3:05 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    4h 30m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    10:25 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    7h 35m
    0
    2:50 PM
    Gainesville, FL
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:25 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      5:55 PM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      8:10 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Busbud
      1h 40m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    5h 35m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Greyhound Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • Greyhound US
    7h 50m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Gainesville, FL
    Greyhound Bus Station
    10:25 PM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    3:45 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    9:30 AM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    2:35 PM
    Tampa
    USF
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    6h 15m
    0
    3:45 AM
    Gainesville, FL
    Rosa Parks Transfer station
    10:00 AM
    Tampa
    Marion Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Gainesville, FL to Tampa via Orlando, FL, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      4h 30m
      0
      5:55 PM
      Gainesville, FL
      Rosa Parks Transfer station
      8:10 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Busbud
      1h 40m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Orlando, FL
      Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Tampa
      Marion Street
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $12
    Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $18

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Tampa

See here how frequent the connections between Gainesville, FL and Tampa are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Tampa. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Tampa.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 buses from Gainesville, FL to Tampa, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Tampa, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Tampa

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 11 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Tampa in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Tampa starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus $59
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:25 AM
Latest Bus 10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 117.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Tampa

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Tampa: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/08
Monday 06/09
Tuesday 06/10
Wednesday 06/11
Thursday 06/12
Friday 06/13
Saturday 06/14
$59
Sunday 06/15
$63
Monday 06/16
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
$63
Saturday 06/21
$59
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
Tuesday 06/24
Wednesday 06/25
Thursday 06/26
Friday 06/27
Saturday 06/28
Sunday 06/29
Monday 06/30
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
Thursday 07/03
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Tampa

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Tampa, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $59, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Tampa. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $63.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Tampa, with $59. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $59.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Tampa

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 Tampa 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 Tampa, 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 Tampa are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Gainesville, FL to Tampa

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

FlixBus from Gainesville, FL to Tampa

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $59
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 3:45 AM
Last Bus 10:40 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 6/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Tampa

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

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

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

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Tampa bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 5h 35m to reach Tampa. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tampa.

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

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Tampa bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Tampa is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $59. 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 Tampa?

The earliest bus arriving in Tampa from Gainesville, FL starts at 12:25 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 Tampa?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Tampa 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 Tampa route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Tampa, 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 Tampa?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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