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Gainesville to Gastonia Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Gainesville to Gastonia?
There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Gainesville to Gastonia.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$150.00 | Avg. Price$60.00 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration3h 33m | Duration3h 40m |
Bus from Gainesville to Gastonia: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Gastonia. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Gastonia usually takes around 3 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 164 mi (264 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 6m |
| Cheapest price | $150.00 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Gastonia?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gainesville to Gastonia. 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 | 3h 35m | $152.40 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Gainesville to Gastonia
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 164 miles from Gainesville to Gastonia. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 6 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Gastonia at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Gastonia, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Gainesville to Gastonia. 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 Gastonia, NC; ticket prices start at $58.00.
City Information
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 Gastonia?
Main arrival station: 1525 N Chester Rd
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Gastonia.
All bus stations in Gastonia:
1525 N Chester Rd
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