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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Cottondale to Gainesville. Traveling by bus from Cottondale to Gainesville usually takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 4.8 minutes.
| Distance | 222 mi (358 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $88.25 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Cottondale to Gainesville?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Cottondale to Gainesville that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 1 | 4h 5m | $88.25 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 4h 56m | $88.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 222 miles from Cottondale to Gainesville. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 4.8 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00am. To see the times for all buses from Cottondale to Gainesville, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cottondale?
Main departure station: Quick Trip Gas Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Cottondale.
All bus stations in Cottondale:
Quick Trip Gas Station
Where does the bus arrive in Gainesville?
Main arrival station: 425 Atlanta Hwy
All buses from Cottondale arrive at one main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
425 Atlanta Hwy
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