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Gainesville to Chattanooga Bus Schedule
Bus from Gainesville to Chattanooga: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to Chattanooga. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to Chattanooga usually takes around 4 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $57.98 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to Chattanooga?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Gainesville to Chattanooga. Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 4h 43m | $59.18 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Gainesville to Chattanooga every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Chattanooga usually start from $58.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Gainesville to Chattanooga
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 99 miles from Gainesville to Chattanooga. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 5 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Gainesville to Chattanooga 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to Chattanooga, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: Mart 24/7
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
Mart 24/7
Where does the bus arrive in Chattanooga?
Main arrival station: Special Transit Services
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in Chattanooga.
All bus stations in Chattanooga:
Special Transit Services
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