
Bus trip from Tampa to Gainesville
If you’ve ever wondered how to get to Florida cheap, RedCoach is the answer. Buy cheap bus tickets from Tampa to Gainesville for only $15. Don’t waste all your money on expensive bus transportation and start planning your trip now. Check bus ticket prices and schedules and find the cheapest coach.
A bus trip to Gainesville is the perfect opportunity to relax, catch up on a series or start planning your vacation in the city where “culture and nature meet.” The RedCoach bus station is nearby the University of Florida, a perfect location for students, faculty and university staff.
Whatever the reason for your trip, take advantage of all our bus services and enjoy the RedCoach experience. Forget about driving, stopping for gas or endless airport security checks. Traveling with us is synonymous for comfort and calmness. And pocket friendly, obviously!
Bus trip summary from Tampa to Gainesville

- Distance from Tampa to Gainesville: 130 miles
- Travel time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Bus ticket price from: $15
- Daily departures: Only one bus
- Only one bus: 2:20 pm
Where are the RedCoach bus stops to travel from Tampa to Gainesville?
Taking a bus trip from Tampa to Gainesville is easy. If you are in Tampa, our nearest bus stop is at the University of South Florida, available for the thousands of students who come to campus every day. In Gainesville, our bus stop is nearby the UCF, perfect for students who want to go on vacation.
Our bus station in Tampa
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Our bus station in Gainesville
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Bus routes with a stop in Gainesville
Tallahassee - Miami via Orlando
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Tallahassee Downtown, FL
329 Marriott Dr, Tallahassee -
Tallahassee FSU, FL
1021 St Augustine St, Tallahassee -
Gainesville - UF, FL
1956 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville -
Ocala, FL
2020 SW County Hwy, Ocala -
Orlando RedCoach Station, FL
1777 Mc Coy Road, Orlando -
Orlando - UCF (University of Central Florida), FL
Libra On-campus stop (the bus loop behind Libra Garage), University of Central Florida, Orlando -
Kissimmee, FL
1471 E. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee -
Fort Pierce, FL
Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza, Fort Pierce -
West Palm Beach, FL
Service Plaza, 94 mile of the Florida's Turnpike, West Palm Beach -Heading North go to North-bound side -Heading South go to South-bound side. -
Pompano Beach Service Plaza, FL
65 Mile of the Florida's Turnpike, Pompano Beach -
Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
320 Terminal Drive. Arrivals level, between terminals 1 & 2 - Between terminals 1 & 2 on arrivals level (bottom floor) Across from hibiscus garage; walk to the end of Terminal 1 Concourse C and wait under the roof where it says: "Shuttle Bus/Hotel Bus" Bus will pick you up inside the island, where there are yellow marked sticks. -
Miami, FL
21 Miad Cir. Departure Level, Concourse H, bus stop 5 - If you are coming on a flight, from arrivals, just go up 1 level to Departures; go to South terminal H and will find a red bus stop number 5. If you are coming on a car, follow the signs to Departures on the upper level; when you get to the Terminal H, will see the red bus stop number 5 outside of Gate 20 between United and Continental.
Miami – Tallahassee via Orlando
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Miami, FL
21 Miad Cir. Departure Level, Concourse H, bus stop 5 - If you are coming on a flight, from arrivals, just go up 1 level to Departures; go to South terminal H and will find a red bus stop number 5. If you are coming on a car, follow the signs to Departures on the upper level; when you get to the Terminal H, will see the red bus stop number 5 outside of Gate 20 between United and Continental. -
Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
320 Terminal Drive. Arrivals level, between terminals 1 & 2 - Between terminals 1 & 2 on arrivals level (bottom floor) Across from hibiscus garage; walk to the end of Terminal 1 Concourse C and wait under the roof where it says: "Shuttle Bus/Hotel Bus" Bus will pick you up inside the island, where there are yellow marked sticks. -
Pompano Beach Service Plaza, FL
65 Mile of the Florida's Turnpike, Pompano Beach -
West Palm Beach, FL
Service Plaza, 94 mile of the Florida's Turnpike, West Palm Beach -Heading North go to North-bound side -Heading South go to South-bound side. -
Fort Pierce, FL
Port Saint Lucie Service Plaza, Fort Pierce -
Kissimmee, FL
1471 E. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee -
Orlando - UCF (University of Central Florida), FL
Libra On-campus stop (the bus loop behind Libra Garage), University of Central Florida, Orlando -
Orlando RedCoach Station, FL
1777 Mc Coy Road, Orlando -
Ocala, FL
2020 SW County Hwy, Ocala -
Gainesville - UF, FL
1956 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville -
Tallahassee FSU, FL
1021 St Augustine St, Tallahassee -
Tallahassee Downtown, FL
329 Marriott Dr, Tallahassee
Miami – Tallahassee via Tampa
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Miami, FL
21 Miad Cir. Departure Level, Concourse H, bus stop 5 - If you are coming on a flight, from arrivals, just go up 1 level to Departures; go to South terminal H and will find a red bus stop number 5. If you are coming on a car, follow the signs to Departures on the upper level; when you get to the Terminal H, will see the red bus stop number 5 outside of Gate 20 between United and Continental. -
Fort Lauderdale Airport, FL
320 Terminal Drive. Arrivals level, between terminals 1 & 2 - Between terminals 1 & 2 on arrivals level (bottom floor) Across from hibiscus garage; walk to the end of Terminal 1 Concourse C and wait under the roof where it says: "Shuttle Bus/Hotel Bus" Bus will pick you up inside the island, where there are yellow marked sticks. -
Naples, FL
8875 Davis Boulevard, Naples -
Fort Myers, FL
5951 Enterprise Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33905. The bus will stop at the curbside, behind the convenience store (by the trucks pumps). -
Sarasota / Bradenton, FL
5820 Commercial Way, Sarasota -
Tampa USF, FL
3801 USF Holly Dr, Tampa -
Ocala, FL
2020 SW County Hwy, Ocala -
Gainesville - UF, FL
1956 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville -
Tallahassee FSU, FL
1021 St Augustine St, Tallahassee -
Tallahassee Downtown, FL
329 Marriott Dr, Tallahassee
Why travel with RedCoach?
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What to see in Gainesville
All these plans are calling you

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Butterfly rainforest

Downtown

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Sweetwater Wetlands Park
The RedCoach Experience
We make bus travel safe and comfy

Ultimate Comfort

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Frequently asked questions about your trip from Tampa to Gainesville
How much does a bus ticket from Tampa to Gainesville cost?
The minimum fare to travel with RedCoach from Tampa to Gainesville is $15. To find cheap bus tickets, it’s best to buy them in advance. RedCoach has three types of buses so the price may vary depending on your choice.
What types of buses travel from Tampa to Gainesville?
For us the most important thing is your comfort, that’s why at RedCoach we have three types of buses: first class, business class and economy class, so you can choose the option that suits you best.
How long does it take to get from Tampa to Gainesville?
The fastest bus from Tampa to Gainesville takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to travel the 130 miles between the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Tampa and Gainesville?
The number of buses from Tampa to Gainesville can change depending on the day of the week. Only 1 bus runs on this route. Some offer direct routes and others include several stops. Use our search engine to compare bus tickets prices and schedules from Tampa to Gainesville. Find the one that best suits your needs and your budget.
What bus services does RedCoach offer?
Our RedCoach buses are perfectly equipped for long journeys. They have reclining seats that offer maximum comfort to travelers, bathrooms, free wifi and sockets to charge mobile phones, laptops and any other electronic device you need to use.
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Offers to travel from Tampa
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TampaTallahassee FSUCapital Mundial del YateFrom $25.00
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TampaMiamiCapital Mundial del YateFrom $24.99
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TampaGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15
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TampaFort MyersCapital Mundial del YateFrom $35.00
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TampaFt. LauderdaleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15
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TampaMiamiCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15
Offers to travel to Gainesville
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West Palm BeachGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $46.99
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TampaGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15
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Tallahassee FSUGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15
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MiamiGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $46.99
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OrlandoGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15
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Fort PierceGainesvilleCapital Mundial del YateFrom $15