FL → FL · about 117 miles
Tampa to Gainesville bus schedule
FlixBus runs 5 direct buses a week from Tampa to Gainesville. The fastest takes 3 hours 30 minutes; every bus leaves at 8:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 3h 30m
- Leaves at
- 8:15 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Tampa Bus Station and arrives at Gainesville. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 PM | 11:45 PM | 3h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Tampa Where you get off in Gainesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Tampa
Where the bus stops in Gainesville
Return trip: Gainesville to Tampa
Questions
How long is the bus from Tampa to Gainesville?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Tampa to Gainesville?
Every departure is at 8:15 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus companies go from Tampa to Gainesville?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Tampa?
Buses to Gainesville leave from Tampa Bus Station.