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There are 12 intercity coaches per day from Tallahassee to Gainesville. Traveling by coach from Tallahassee to Gainesville usually takes around 2 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest RedCoach Business coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | £17.13 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | RedCoach Business |
| Coach lines | 5 |

Average score for coaches from Tallahassee to Gainesville
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: To have a little bit rest. Cons: Mental health. Tips: Travel and see.
Bus tickets for a trip from Tallahassee to Gainesville cost £20.59 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
If you're planning to travel by bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £24 to £44. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 19 November 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Gainesville this week, bus tickets are available starting at £28.
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 18 days in advance to save up to £23.52.
There are 5 bus lines from Tallahassee to Gainesville available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 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:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 2h 35m | £33.85 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 3h 26m | £22.63 |
| RedCoach Business | 5 | 2h 36m | £39.61 |
| RedCoach Economy | 4 | 2h 34m | £35.27 |
RedCoach First Class | 2 | 2h 41m | £45.34 |
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 1 trips per day from Tallahassee to Gainesville, 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 Tallahassee to Gainesville every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 26 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Gainesville usually start from £17.
Book RedCoach Business from Tallahassee to Gainesville from £32. There are 5 RedCoach Business schedules from Tallahassee to Gainesville and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach Business ticket to Gainesville. In Tallahassee, RedCoach Business departs to Gainesville from 329 Marriott Dr and 1 other station. In Gainesville, RedCoach Business arrives at 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive and no other station.
An average trip on RedCoach Business from Tallahassee to Gainesville takes 2 hours and 36 minutes , while the fastest available RedCoach Business trip will get you to Gainesville in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, RedCoach Business offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Gainesville.
Book RedCoach Economy from Tallahassee to Gainesville from £30. There are 4 RedCoach Economy schedules from Tallahassee to Gainesville and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach Economy ticket to Gainesville. In Tallahassee, RedCoach Economy departs to Gainesville from 1021 St Augustine St and 1 other station. In Gainesville, RedCoach Economy arrives at 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive and no other station.
An average trip on RedCoach Economy from Tallahassee to Gainesville takes 2 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available RedCoach Economy trip will get you to Gainesville in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, RedCoach Economy offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Gainesville.
Book RedCoach First Class from Tallahassee to Gainesville from £37. There are 2 RedCoach First Class schedules from Tallahassee to Gainesville and you can expect on average to pay for a RedCoach First Class ticket to Gainesville. In Tallahassee, RedCoach First Class departs to Gainesville from 329 Marriott Dr and 1 other station. In Gainesville, RedCoach First Class arrives at 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive and no other station.
An average trip on RedCoach First Class from Tallahassee to Gainesville takes 2 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available RedCoach First Class trip will get you to Gainesville in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, RedCoach First Class offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Gainesville.
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 129 miles from Tallahassee to Gainesville. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 20 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.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Gainesville. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Tallahassee to Gainesville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
State capital since 1824, Tallahassee abounds in southern charm despite its northern location within Florida. Much of this sense of open friendliness has been created by careful town planning that sees wide boulevards and public spaces dotted with shade- and color-providing trees.
A student population of more than 70,000 makes Tallahassee one of northern Florida's most inclusive and exciting cities to visit.
A plethora of nationally-important collections includes the Museum of Florida History and the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. At the same time, Railroad Square Art District is an area brimming with small independent stores and working artists' studios.
Head just a short distance south and you're soon in the wilds of the 1,000-square-mile Apalachicola National Forest and the pristine coastline of Apalachee Bay.
As the largest city in the Florida Big Bend and Panhandle regions, Tallahassee boasts many public transportation options. Popular bus routes include from and to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.



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.
Coaches to Gainesville leave from 3 stations in Tallahassee.
329 Marriott Dr
1021 St Augustine St
Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza)
Coaches arrive in Gainesville at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
1956 Gale Lemerand Drive
Gainesville Bus Stop
Rosa Parks Downtown Station

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