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Pros: To have a little bit rest. Cons: Mental health. Tips: Travel and see.
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There are 12 intercity buses per day from Tallahassee to Gainesville. Traveling by bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville usually takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest RedCoach Business bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
Cheapest price | DKK 172.81 |
Trips per day | 12 |
Most frequent service | RedCoach Business |
Bus lines | 5 |
Overall score for buses from Tallahassee to Gainesville
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Pros: To have a little bit rest. Cons: Mental health. Tips: Travel and see.
DKK 228.14 is the average price of a bus ticket from Tallahassee 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 ticket price of a bus from Tallahassee to Gainesville is expected to range from DKK 235 to DKK 297. If you are looking to travel to Gainesville within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from DKK 242. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are DKK 235 and can be found on 22 May 2024.
There are 5 bus lines from Tallahassee to Gainesville available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 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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FlixBus US | 1 | 2h 35m | DKK 251.30 |
Greyhound | 1 | 3h 6m | DKK 262.02 |
RedCoach Business | 6 | 2h 37m | DKK 304.90 |
RedCoach Economy | 3 | 2h 33m | DKK 268.18 |
RedCoach First Class | 2 | 2h 41m | DKK 361.67 |
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 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Gainesville usually start from DKK 207.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 208 kilometers from Tallahassee to Gainesville. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses 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.
Buses to Gainesville leave from 4 stations in Tallahassee.
329 Marriott Dr
1021 St Augustine St
112 W Tennessee St
FSU - W Tennessee St
Buses arrive in Gainesville at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
1956 Gale Lemerand Drive
Gainesville Bus Stop
Rosa Parks Downtown Station
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