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Gainesville to Fort Myers Bus Schedule
Bus from Gainesville to Fort Myers: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Fort Myers. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Fort Myers usually takes around 23 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 23 hours and 5.75 minutes.
| Distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
| Shortest duration | 23h 6m |
| Cheapest price | $245.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Fort Myers?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gainesville to Fort Myers. Tornado 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 23h 26m | $245.00 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Gainesville to Fort Myers
The bus takes an average of 23 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 542 miles from Gainesville to Fort Myers. However, the fastest bus only takes 23 hours and 5.75 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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 4:00pm and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Fort Myers, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Gainesville to Fort Myers. 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 Gainesville, GA to Fort Myers, FL; ticket prices start at $631.00.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: Gainesville Atlanta Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
Gainesville Atlanta Hwy
Where does the bus arrive in Fort Myers?
Main arrival station: 7-Eleven
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Fort Myers.
All bus stations in Fort Myers:
7-Eleven
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