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Gainesville to Raleigh Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Gainesville to Raleigh?
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Gainesville to Raleigh.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$175.00 | Avg. Price$86.80 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration20h 50m | Duration11h 28m |
Bus from Gainesville to Raleigh: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Raleigh. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Raleigh usually takes around 20 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 54.333 minutes.
| Distance | 311 mi (500 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 54m |
| Cheapest price | $175.00 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Raleigh?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gainesville to Raleigh. Tornado Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 3 | 20h 54m | $175.00 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Gainesville to Raleigh
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 54 minutes to cover the 311 miles from Gainesville to Raleigh. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 54.333 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Gainesville to Raleigh for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Raleigh, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Gainesville to Raleigh every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Gainesville to Raleigh without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Gainesville, GA to Raleigh, NC; ticket prices start at $81.00.
City Information
Raleigh
As an up-and-coming smart city, Raleigh has a wide range of activities that will satisfy all kinds of travelers. One of the most famous destinations in the city is the Neuse River Trail, which boasts 28 miles of a scenic path running through Wake Forest. It goes through not only forests but also wetlands, allowing walkers and cyclists to take a breather from the concrete jungle and be one with nature. Raleigh is also a famous research city, so it makes sense to visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. With a permanent collection that attracts all ages, including whale skeletons and seahorse diorama, the museum is a great spot that you should not miss out on. If you wish to go shopping the old-fashioned way, the Raleigh City Market, which opened more than a century ago, allows you to meander through various small boutiques.
Raleigh’s reputation as a foodie haven is on a steady rise, and it currently houses five different establishments by chef Ashley Christensen, of which Poole’s Diner is particularly noteworthy. If you are looking for authentic North Carolina-style barbecues, Clyde Cooper’s stands among the most popular choices.
Raleigh’s main bus station is located outside of the city center at 2210 Capital Blvd. The city’s Amtrak station is one of the busiest in the country, and there are daily trains running from Raleigh to New York City, Charlotte and Miami, among other places. The principal airport in the region is the Raleigh–Durham International Airport, which is northwest of Downtown.
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 Raleigh?
Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Raleigh.
All bus stations in Raleigh:
Tornado Bus Station
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