Bus Tickets from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg

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TodayJun 23
from US$66
TomorrowJun 24
from US$65
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from US$52
FriJun 27
from US$67
SatJun 28
from US$67
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: St Petersburg (Psta Transit Center)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Rosa Parks Station
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville Bus Stop
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: St. Petersburg
    Destination location: Central Ave N
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Gainesville to St. Petersburg: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$69
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses7.692307692307692
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance211 km
Latest bus departure10:40pm

Gainesville to St. Petersburg Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Gainesville to St. Petersburg from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Gainesville to St. Petersburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, FL - St. Petersburg

  1. How far is Gainesville from St. Petersburg?

    It's about 202 km (125 miles) from Gainesville to St. Petersburg.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to St. Petersburg?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rosa Parks Station, in Gainesville, and end it at Saint Petersburg Racetrack Bus Stop, in St. Petersburg.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-21
US$60
06-22
No data
Today
US$59
06-24
US$58
06-25
US$56
06-26
US$61
06-27
US$59
06-28
US$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville to St. Petersburg was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of US$56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville to St. Petersburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$63 for a bus ticket from Gainesville to St. Petersburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56 which is on 2025-06-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gainesville and St. Petersburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Gainesville to St. Petersburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gainesville to St. Petersburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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