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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Birmingham to Gainesville. Traveling by bus from Birmingham to Gainesville usually takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 179 mi (288 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $88.25 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Birmingham to Gainesville?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Birmingham to Gainesville. El Expreso Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 2 | 2h 20m | $88.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 179 miles from Birmingham to Gainesville. 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.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00am. To see the times for all buses from Birmingham to Gainesville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Birmingham to Gainesville. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Birmingham, AL to Gainesville, GA; ticket prices start at $56.00.
City Information
Birmingham
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Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.
Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.
Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.
The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.
Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travelers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of bus and train routes to and from Birmingham.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Birmingham?
Main departure station: 2427 Acton Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Birmingham.
All bus stations in Birmingham:
2427 Acton Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Gainesville?
Main arrival station: 425 Atlanta Hwy
All buses from Birmingham arrive at one main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
425 Atlanta Hwy
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