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Gainesville to Valdosta Coach Timetable

Coach from Gainesville to Valdosta: Journey Information

There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Gainesville to Valdosta. Traveling by coach from Gainesville to Valdosta usually takes around 2 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest RedCoach First Class coach can make the trip in just one hour and 40 minutes.

Distance100 mi (160 km)
Shortest duration1h 40m
Cheapest priceCA$33.70
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Coach lines3

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What coach companies travel from Gainesville to Valdosta?

There are 3 bus lines from Gainesville to Valdosta available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US31h 54mCA$49.23
Greyhound12h 51mCA$42.48

RedCoach First Class

11h 40mCA$67.99
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Gainesville to Valdosta, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • 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 performs about 1 bus trips from Gainesville to Valdosta every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Valdosta usually start from CA$34.

  • Book RedCoach First Class from Gainesville to Valdosta from CA$65. There are 1 RedCoach First Class schedules from Gainesville to Valdosta and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach First Class ticket to Valdosta. In Gainesville, RedCoach First Class departs to Valdosta from 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive and no other station. In Valdosta, RedCoach First Class arrives at Valdosta - QuikTrip, GA and no other station.

    An average trip on RedCoach First Class from Gainesville to Valdosta takes 1 hours and 40 minutes .

    On weekends, RedCoach First Class offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Valdosta.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Gainesville to Valdosta

The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 100 miles from Gainesville to Valdosta. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 40 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Because many passengers travel from Gainesville to Valdosta at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Gainesville to Valdosta, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Gainesville to Valdosta every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Gainesville to Valdosta without transferring.

City Information

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 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.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Gainesville?

Main departure station: Rosa Parks Downtown Station

Coaches to Valdosta leave from 3 stations in Gainesville.

All coach stations in Gainesville:

  • Rosa Parks Downtown Station

  • Gainesville Bus Stop

  • 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive

Where does the coach arrive in Valdosta?

Main arrival station: Citgo

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Valdosta.

Coach stations in Valdosta:

  • Citgo

  • Valdosta - QuikTrip, GA

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