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Bus St. Petersburg to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Bus St. Petersburg to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:25 AM
Distance127 miles (204 km)
Latest bus departure10:45 PM

St. Petersburg to Gainesville Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from St. Petersburg to Gainesville.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from St. Petersburg to Gainesville.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Gainesville from St. Petersburg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:25AM - 10:45PM
Minimum Price$28
Average Ticket Price$38
Minimum Trip Duration5h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h25m
Distance127 miles (204 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Petersburg - Gainesville

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Gainesville without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from St. Petersburg to Gainesville takes about 9h 25m on average, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 125 miles (202 km) that separate the two cities.

St. Petersburg and Gainesville are 125 miles (202 km) apart.

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Greyhound. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from St. Petersburg to Gainesville may vary. Busbud can make your trip from St. Petersburg to Gainesville a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 6:25 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:45 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from St. Petersburg to Gainesville leave from Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop and arrive at Rosa Parks Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. $32 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Gainesville from St. Petersburg.

The bus ticket costs $38 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $32 and $94, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from St. Petersburg to Gainesville but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from St. Petersburg to Gainesville.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from St. Petersburg to Gainesville.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St. Petersburg to Gainesville.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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