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- Routes
- 80
- Trips per day
- 194
- coach lines
- 6
- Stations
- 4
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About Gainesville
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 favourite is the 4 Rivers Smokehouse, which offers delicious briskets. For some of the freshest local dishes, head over to Alpin Bistro.
The main coach station in Gainesville is the Greyhound Bus Terminal located on NE 23rd Ave, which welcomes coaches 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 coach 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.
Station Information
Gainesville’s coach terminal at 101 NE 23rd Ave is located a few miles north of downtown Gainesville, in a retail area including dollar stores and several takeaway restaurants. Greyhound and Amtrak Thruway intercity coaches operate trips from this station to cities like Orlando, Atlanta, and Miami. The station building has an information desk, toilets, and vending machines for travellers’ convenience.
Popular coach stations in Gainesville:
- Rosa Parks Downtown Station
- Park and Ride Number 2 3497 Hull Rd
- Gainesville Bus Stop
- 3509 SW Williston Rd
What coach companies travel to Gainesville, FL?
Located in Florida, Gainesville is accessible by coach from 80 other cities. You can choose from 194 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Gainesville on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Gainesville are also available.
Coach companies serving Gainesville
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 350 | 1 day, 11 hrs, 26 mins | €163.35 |
| Greyhound | 28 | 11 hrs, 28 mins | €73.08 |
| RedCoach Economy | 13 | 4 hrs | €48.41 |
| RedCoach Business | 12 | 4 hrs, 10 mins | €57.37 |
| Tornado Bus | 76 | 9 hrs, 23 mins | €136.58 |
| RedCoach First Class | 8 | 3 hrs, 52 mins | €68.41 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Red Coach is an American coach company headquartered in Orlando, FL and one of the most prominent ground travel providers in the United States. Red Coach coaches are some of the best in the industry, featuring large reclining seats, extra legroom, flat screen TVs, as well as free WiFi and power sockets at every seat.
Red Coach is an American coach company headquartered in Orlando, FL and one of the most prominent ground travel providers in the United States. Red Coach coaches are some of the best in the industry, featuring large reclining seats, extra legroom, flat screen TVs, as well as free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. Red Coach Business service features 18 inch wide seats, foot rests and 2 checked bags.
Red Coach is an American coach company headquartered in Orlando, FL and one of the most prominent ground travel providers in the United States. Red Coach coaches are some of the best in the industry, featuring large reclining seats, extra legroom, flat screen TVs, as well as free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. Red Coach First Class is one of the most luxurious ways to travel featuring 21 inch wide seats that recline up to 140 degrees, footrests and 2 included checked bags.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Gainesville?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Gainesville by coach with RedCoach First Class, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that RedCoach Business had the most comfortable coach service to Gainesville, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate RedCoach Business at 4.2 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Gainesville punctually, travellers suggest that RedCoach Business has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Gainesville, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€13.37 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Gainesville, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Gainesville. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Gainesville was €13.37.
Cheapest price
€13.37
The most popular coach stations in Gainesville are Rosa Parks Downtown Station, Park and Ride Number 2 3497 Hull Rd and Gainesville Bus Stop. Rosa Parks Downtown Station is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Gainesville is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), located 4.2 miles from the city centre of Gainesville.
Gainesville ranks number 11 among the most popular coach destinations in Florida. Gainesville ranks number 162 among coach destinations in the country. Gainesville ranks number 6 in Florida by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 161 direct coach schedules arriving in Gainesville each day.
The population of Gainesville is 130,128. It ranks number 10 by population in Florida. It ranks number 169 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Gainesville, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €21.43. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Gainesville starts at €13.37. A longer trip by coach to Gainesville can be as cheap as €31.23. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €21.85.
People who take the coach to Gainesville are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Gainesville easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Gainesville is Rosa Parks Downtown Station, located just 0.4 miles away. Select Rosa Parks Downtown Station as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Gainesville. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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