5.0
Pros: this was the best seat I've ever had. Cons: customer service.
5.0
Fast. On time. Professional staff. Good facilities.
5.0
Pros: The seats were comfortable and spacious!!! Cons: The charger outlets weren't working.
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There are 6 intercity buses per day from Belle Isle to Gainesville. Traveling by bus from Belle Isle to Gainesville usually takes around one hour and 57 minutes, but the fastest RedCoach Business bus can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
Distance | 101 mi (162 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
Cheapest price | US$20.99 |
Trips per day | 6 |
Most frequent service | RedCoach Business |
Bus lines | 3 |
Overall score for buses from Belle Isle to Gainesville
(Based on 5 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: this was the best seat I've ever had. Cons: customer service.
5.0
Fast. On time. Professional staff. Good facilities.
5.0
Pros: The seats were comfortable and spacious!!! Cons: The charger outlets weren't working.
US$34.61 is the average price of a bus ticket from Belle Isle to Gainesville. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Belle Isle to Gainesville is expected to be between US$31 and US$46. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 21, 2024, when tickets are available for May 21, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just US$35.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 16 days in advance to save up to US$15.55.
There are 3 bus lines from Belle Isle to Gainesville available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, RedCoach Business usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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RedCoach Business | 4 | 1h 55m | US$36.54 |
RedCoach Economy | 1 | 2h 1m | US$42.42 |
RedCoach First Class | 1 | 2h 0m | US$49.89 |
The bus takes an average of one hour and 57 minutes to cover the 162 kilometers from Belle Isle to Gainesville. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Belle Isle to Gainesville at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Belle Isle to Gainesville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Blessed with amazing natural landmarks and a vibrant cultural life, Gainesville offers a whole new Florida experience that is far from the decadence often associated with the state. If you wish to explore creative works made by local artists, head over to the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, which features great exhibitions that dive into the life of many inventors and entrepreneurs. Another great museum to visit is the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art. For those who want to marvel at the city’s natural landmarks, go for a hiking trip along the trails of Alfred A. Ring Park, or the Barr Hammock Preserve.
Gainesville’s local favorite is the 4 Rivers Smokehouse, which offers delicious briskets. For some of the freshest local dishes, head over to Alpin Bistro.
The main bus station in Gainesville is the Greyhound Bus Terminal located on NE 23rd Ave, which welcomes buses from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston and beyond. There is no rail service to Gainesville. However, the city is part of Amtrak’s network via the carrier’s Thruway bus service, which operates out of the same station. The main airport is the Gainesville Regional Airport, which lies in the northeast part of the city.
Most buses depart from the main station in Belle Isle.
1777 McCoy Rd
All buses from Belle Isle arrive at one main station in Gainesville.
1956 Gale Lemerand Drive
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