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How to get to Gainesville by bus

Routes85
Trips per day315
bus lines6
Stations4

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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 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

Gainesville’s bus terminal at 101 NE 23rd Ave is located a few miles north of downtown Gainesville, in a retail area including dollar stores and several takeout restaurants. Greyhound and Amtrak Thruway intercity buses operate trips from this station to cities like Orlando, Atlanta, and Miami. The station building has an information desk, restrooms, and vending machines for travelers’ convenience.

Popular bus stations in Gainesville:

  • Rosa Parks Downtown Station

  • Gainesville Bus Stop

  • 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive

  • 3509 SW Williston Rd

What bus companies travel to Gainesville, Florida?

Located in Florida, Gainesville is accessible by bus from 85 other cities. You can choose from 315 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Gainesville on Wanderu. Greyhound usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Gainesville are also available.

Bus companies serving Gainesville

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US19317h 8m€112.07
Tornado Bus6610h 59m€127.78
Greyhound3310h 23m€65.29
RedCoach Business164h 7m€53.62
RedCoach First Class113h 47m€51.29
RedCoach Economy93h 53m€46.35

  • 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.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Gainesville?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Gainesville by bus with RedCoach First Class giving them a 5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that RedCoach First Class had the most comfortable bus service to Gainesville taking into account the seats and amenities that RedCoach First Class offers. They rate RedCoach First Class a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Gainesville punctually, travelers suggest that RedCoach First Class has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Gainesville, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

€21.31 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Gainesville, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Gainesville. In the last month, buses from Lake City to Gainesville had the lowest average price at €24.92.

The busiest bus station in Gainesville is Rosa Parks Downtown Station. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Gainesville are:

  • Rosa Parks Downtown Station
  • Gainesville Bus Stop
  • 1956 Gale Lemerand Drive
The closest airport to Gainesville is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), it is located 4.2 miles from the city center of Gainesville.
Gainesville ranks number 51 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 785 in United States. Gainesville ranks number 9 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Gainesville via bus service. On average 225 direct daily bus trips serve Gainesville.
The population of Gainesville is 130128. Gainesville ranks number 17 in terms of population in Florida and number 390 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Gainesville range from €21 for a short trip to Gainesville, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Gainesville starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Gainesville can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €27.
People who take the bus to Gainesville are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus 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 bus station to the city center 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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