There are 3 ways to get from Ellenton to Gainesville by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
4h 12m$92–141Drive 163.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellenton to Gainesvillecar 163.7 mi
2h 42m$30–44Bus via University
- Take the bus from Bradenton to Tampabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus Miami
6h 21m$50–82
Ellenton to Gainesville by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ellenton to Gainesville is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ellenton to Gainesville is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellenton station to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station and arriving at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Ellenton and Gainesville is 201 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ellenton to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Ellenton to Gainesville, including transfers.
Ellenton to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.
Ellenton to Gainesville bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellenton to Gainesville is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Ellenton to Gainesville.
There are 158+ hotels available in Gainesville.
What companies run services between Ellenton, FL, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?
RedCoach operates a bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bradenton to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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