FL → FL · about 117 miles
Gainesville to Tampa bus schedule
FlixBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Gainesville to Tampa. The fastest takes 3 hours 40 minutes; every bus leaves at 4:15 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 3h 40m
- Leaves at
- 4:15 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Gainesville and arrives at Tampa Bus Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM | 7:55 AM | 3h 40m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Gainesville Where you get off in Tampa The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Gainesville
Where the bus stops in Tampa
Return trip: Tampa to Gainesville
Questions
How long is the bus from Gainesville to Tampa?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Gainesville to Tampa?
Every departure is at 4:15 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Gainesville to Tampa?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Gainesville?
Buses to Tampa leave from Gainesville FlixBus bus stop.